Case: Boyd v. Godinez

Case Opened. Documents may now be electronically filed. Case number 12-704-JPG must be placed on all documents prior to filing them electronically. (Attachments: # 1 Consent to Magistrate Judge)(bkl) (Entered: 06/13/2012)

COMPLAINT against Randy Davis, S.A. Godinez ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 0754-1714038.), filed by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 06/13/2012)

NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Patricia Lally on behalf of Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 06/13/2012)

NOTICE of Appearance by Mark S. Mester on behalf of Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson (Mester, Mark) (Entered: 06/13/2012)

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Christian Collins, III on behalf of Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson (Collins, Robert) (Entered: 06/13/2012)

NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew T. Gehl on behalf of Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson (Gehl, Andrew) (Entered: 06/13/2012)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alan S. Mills on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Mills, Alan) (Entered: 06/13/2012)

MOTION - Plaintiffs' Motion to Expedite Review Pursuant to the Prison Litigation Reform Act by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 07/19/2012)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier, Denying 8 MOTION - Plaintiffs' Motion to Expedite Review Pursuant to the Prison Litigation Reform Act filed by Michael Boyd, Kendrick Pearson, Paul Lee. The threshold review of the c omplaint having now been completed, Plaintiffs are DIRECTED to serve Defendants pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. Rule 4. Defendants are ORDERED to timely file an appropriate responsive pleading to the complaint and shall not waive filing a reply pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(g). Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 8/28/2012. (tjk)

Summons Issued as to S.A. Godinez. (jdh) (Entered: 08/29/2012)

Summons Issued as to Randy Davis. (jdh) (Entered: 08/29/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. Randy Davis served on 9/6/2012, answer due 9/27/2012. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/11/2012)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. S.A. Godinez served on 8/29/2012, answer due 9/19/2012. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/11/2012)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re 2 Complaint by Randy Davis, S.A. Godinez. (Higgerson, Christopher) (Entered: 09/17/2012)

ORDER granting 14 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. A responsive pleading is now due from Randy Davis and S.A. Godinez by 10/9/2012. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 9/19/2012. (kls)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 09/19/2012)

MOTION to Certify Class - Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. Responses due by 10/25/2012 (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/21/2012)

ANSWER to 2 Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Randy Davis, S.A. Godinez.(Higgerson, Christopher) (Entered: 10/09/2012)

CJRA TRACK D assigned: Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/10/2014 at 09:30 AM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. Bench Trial set for 7/14/2014 at 09:00 AM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. (by:kjr) (Entered: 10/17/2012)

Pro Se Threshold Determination $ 0 Track D. Final Pre-trial set for 7/10/2014 at 9:30 a.m. with a Bench trial setting of 7/14/2014 at 9:00 a.m. in Benton, IL. (by:kjr)

NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Scheduling and Discovery Conference set for 11/27/2012 8:45 AM via telephone before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier. Counsel for plaintiff is responsible for placing the conference call. The telephone number for the Court is 618-439-7750. Lead counsel must participate in the conference call. (krm) (Entered: 10/18/2012)

ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY: Discovery disputes which cannot be resolved through informal means pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 37 shall be handled in the following manner. The party seeking the discovery shall be responsible for arranging for a prompt telephone conference with the Court and opposing counsel, by first contacting Karen Metheney, Courtroom Deputy to Judge Frazier, at 618-439-7754. If written discovery is involved, the disputed portion(s) shall be faxed to the Court prior to the telephone conference. Motions to Compel discovery and/or for appropriate sanctions shall be presented orally at the telephone conference. Written motions to compel or legal memoranda will not be accepted unless specifically requested by the Court. Expense of the call will be borne by the non-prevailing party. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 10/18/2012. (krm) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 10/18/2012)

NOTICE of Appearance by Malorie R. Medellin on behalf of Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson (Medellin, Malorie) (Entered: 11/12/2012)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier: Scheduling and Discovery Conference held on 11/27/2012. (krm) (Entered: 11/27/2012)

SCHEDULING AND DISCOVERY ORDER: Joint Report approved and entered. Discovery to be completed by 3/6/2014. Dispositive Motions to be filed by 3/21/2014. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 11/27/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Joint Report)(krm) (Entered: 11/27/2012)

MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Randy Davis, S.A. Godinez. (Higgerson, Christopher) (Entered: 01/22/2013)

ORDER granting 24 Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Discovery. Defendants shall serve responses to plaintiffs requests for production of documents by January 29, 2013. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 1/28/2013. (kls)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 01/28/2013)

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 02/21/2013)

Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 23 Scheduling Order, by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 02/21/2013)

ORDER granting 27 Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order. A modified scheduling order will be entered, extending certain deadlines. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 2/25/2013. (kls) (Entered: 02/25/2013)

REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER: extending the deadline for plaintiffs' brief in support of class certification to 7/1/2013. Opposition is now due by 7/29/2013. Any reply is now due by 8/12/2013. See Order for additional details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 2/25/2013. (kls) (Entered: 02/25/2013)

PRETRIAL PROTECTIVE ORDER granting 26 Motion for Protective Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 2/26/2013. (kls) (Entered: 02/26/2013)

Joint MOTION to Amend/Correct 29 Scheduling Order, Set Scheduling Order Deadlines,, by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 04/30/2013)

ORDER granting 31 Motion to Amend and Modifying (Doc. No. 23) Scheduling and Discovery Order. See Order for details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 5/2/2013. (kls) (Entered: 05/02/2013)

MOTION to Certify Class - Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Class Certification for Purposes of Settlement by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. Responses due by 9/6/2013 (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/01/2013)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 33 MOTION to Certify Class - Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Class Certification for Purposes of Settlement filed by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Index, # 2 Exhibit 1 to 20, # 3 Exhibit 21 to 35)(Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/01/2013)

MOTION to Seal - Motion to File Documents Under Seal (Document 34 Exhibits 7, 12, 14-17, 19-20, 23-24, 26-29, and 31) by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/01/2013)

MINUTE ORDER re 35 MOTION to Seal and to File Documents Under Seal (Document 34 Exhibits 7, 12, 14-17, 19-20, 23-24, 26-29, and 31 filed by Michael Boyd, Kendrick Pearson, Paul Lee. (kjr) Motion Hearing set for 8/22/2013 at 01:30 PM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 8/7/2013. Parties should read minute order for complete details.(kjr, )(Entered: 8/7/2013) (Entered: 08/07/2013)

MOTION for Order to Reset Hearing - Unopposed Motion to Reset Hearing by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/12/2013)

MINUTE ORDER (kjr); granting 37 MOTION for Order to Reset Hearing. Hearing re 35 MOTION to Seal reset for 8/15/2013 01:30 PM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert.(dka, ) (Entered: 08/13/2013)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. (kjr) Motion Hearing held on 8/15/2013 re 16 MOTION to Certify Class, Plaintiffs' Motion for Class Certification filed by Michael Boyd, Kendrick Pearson, Paul Lee, and 35 MOTION to Seal Motion to File Documents Under Seal (Document 34 Exhibits 7, 12, 14-17, 19-20, 23-24, 26-29, and 31 filed by Michael Boyd, Kendrick Pearson, Paul Lee, 33 MOTION to Certify Class - Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Class Certification for Purposes of Settlement filed by Michael Boyd, Kendrick Pearson, Paul Lee. The Court reserves ruling on motions.(Court Reporter Chris Dohack.)(kjr, )(Entered: 8/21/2013) (Entered: 08/21/2013)

Amended MOTION to Seal - Amended Motion to File Documents Under Seal by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/27/2013)

EXHIBIT by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. Exhibit to 33 Motion to Certify Class - Amended Exhibits to Memorandum in Support of Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Class Certification for Purposes of Settlement. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - 6, # 2 Exhibit 7 Part 1, # 3 Exhibit 7 Part 2, # 4 Exhibit 7A, # 5 Exhibit 8 - 17, # 6 Exhibit 18 - 27, # 7 Exhibit 28 - 35)(Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/27/2013)

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER, Granting 40 Amended MOTION to Seal Amended Motion to File Documents Under Seal filed by Michael Boyd, Kendrick Pearson, Paul Lee, and renders as moot 35 MOTION to Seal Motion to File Documents Under Seal (Document 34 Exhibits 7, 12, 14-17, 19-20, 23-24, 26-29, and 31) filed by Michael Boyd, Kendrick Pearson, Paul Lee. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 8/30/2013. (jdh)

Sealed Document. (Lally, Kathleen) Exhibit re 33 Motion to Certify Class. Modified on 9/9/2013 (bkl). (Entered: 09/09/2013)

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER re: class certification. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 9/16/2013. (jdh)

NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 10/18/2013 11:00 AM via telephone before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier. Counsel for Plaintiffs to place the conference call between the Court and counsel. The telephone number for the Court is 618-439-7750. Lead counsel must participate in the conference call. (krm) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 10/15/2013)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier: Status Conference held on 10/18/2013. Attorneys Lally and Mills present for plaintiffs. Attorney Higgerson present for defendants. A settlement conference is set for 12/13/2013 9:30 AM before Judge Frazier in Benton. Separate order to enter. (krm) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 10/18/2013)

ORDER FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Settlement Conference set for 12/13/2013 9:30 AM in Benton Courthouse before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier. Settlement statements to be submitted by 12/6/2013. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 10/18/2013. (krm) (Entered: 10/18/2013)

MOTION to Amend/Correct 2 Complaint - Unopposed Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 10/25/2013)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 33 MOTION to Certify Class - Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Class Certification for Purposes of Settlement - Supplemental Brief in Further Support of Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Class Certification for the Purposes of Settlement filed by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 10/25/2013)

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER, Granting 48 MOTION to Amend/Correct 2 Complaint Unopposed Motion for Leave to File First Amended Complaint filed by Michael Boyd, Kendrick Pearson, Paul Lee. The Court reserves the ruling on the motion for class certification. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 10/29/2013. (jdh)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson, J.B. Washup.(Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 10/29/2013)

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER, the Court GRANTS the Plaintiffs Unopposed Motion for Class Certification for Purposes of Settlement (Doc. 33 . The Court CERTIFIES the following class for settlement purposes only and APPOINTS plaintiff J.B. Washup as class representative; and APPOINTS attorneys Mark Mester and Kathleen Lally, of Latham & Watkins LLP, and Alan Mills, of Uptown Peoples Law Center, as class counsel. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 10/31/2013. (jdh)

Defendants ANSWER to 51 Amended Complaint by Randy Davis, S.A. Godinez.(Higgerson, Christopher) (Entered: 11/15/2013)

ORDER re 47 Order for Settlement Conference. The named plaintiffs are excused from attending the settlement conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 11/26/2013. (kls)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 11/26/2013)

ORDER re 23 Scheduling and Discovery Order. In view of the progress made toward settlement, approaching deadlines regarding experts, discovery, and dispositive motions (paragraphs 14-17 of Doc. No. 23) are VACATED and will be reset as needed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 12/16/2013. (kls)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 12/16/2013)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier: Settlement Conference held on 12/13/2013. Conference is continued. (kls) (Entered: 01/09/2014)

NOTICE AND ORDER: A Status Conference is set for 3/20/2014 9:30 AM via telephone before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier. Counsel for Defendants shall place the conference call between the Court (618-439-7750) and counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 3/10/2014. (krm) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 03/10/2014)

NOTICE AND ORDER re 57 Notice and Order setting a status conference. Due to a scheduling conflict, the Status Conference presently set for 3/20/2014 9:30 AM is CONTINUED TO 3/24/2014 11:00 AM. Counsel for Defendants shall place the conference call between the Court (618-439-7750) and counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 3/17/2014. (krm) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 03/17/2014)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier: Status Conference held on 3/24/2014. Parties to report status of settlement discussions to Judge Frazier by the end of April. (krm) (Entered: 04/03/2014)

STATUS REPORT - Joint Status Report by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 04/29/2014)

NOTICE AND ORDER: A Status Conference is set for 6/10/2014 at 9:30 AM via telephone before Magistrate Judge Frazier. Counsel for Defendants is responsible for placing the conference call. The telephone number for the Court is 618-439-7750. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 5/6/2014. (krm)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 05/06/2014)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier: Status Conference held on 6/10/2014. Appearances: Alan S. Mills, Kathleen Lally, Robert C. Collins III, for Plaintiffs. Christopher L. Higgerson, for Defendants. (Court Reporter N/A.) (krm)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 06/11/2014)

NOTICE AND ORDER: The Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/10/2014 at 9:30 AM and Bench Trial set for 7/14/2014 at 9:00 AM before Judge J. Phil Gilbert in Benton are STRICKEN from the docket and to be reset at a later date. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 7/8/2014. (krm) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 07/08/2014)

NOTICE AND ORDER. A Status Conference isset for 9/23/2014 at 1:15 PM via telephone before Magistrate Judge Frazier. Counsel for Plaintiffs will be responsible for initiating the conference call between the Court (618-439-7750) and counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 9/17/2014. (krm) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 09/17/2014)

NOTICE AND ORDER Canceling the Status Conference set for 9/23/2014 1:15 PM before Magistrate Judge Frazier. This Order will confirm that the parties and the Court will meet at the Vienna Correctional Center at 9:00 AM on October 30, 2014. It is anticipated that Judge Gilbert will participate. It is requested that the Attorney General's Office make arrangements with the Department of Corrections to facilitate the visit. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 9/23/2014. (krm) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 09/23/2014)

Letter returning unsolicited correspondence from Alexander Howard (kls) (Entered: 10/14/2014)

Letter returning unsolicited correspondence from Phillip Hale (kls) (Entered: 10/20/2014)

ORDER: Preliminary draft of the joint proposed consent decree must be submitted by January 15, 2015. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 10/31/14. (kos) (Entered: 10/31/2014)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File by Randy Davis, S.A. Godinez. (Higgerson, Christopher) (Entered: 01/15/2015)

ORDER granting 69 Motion for Extension of Time to File. In order to allow further discussion between the parties, the deadline to submit a preliminary joint proposed consent decree is hereby extended to February 17, 2015. Additionally, the parties are ORDERED to submit separate ex parte statements regarding the negotiation efforts for in camera review. The statements should include a short summary of the issues that are in agreement, what issues are still in dispute, and the parties' respective positions on the disputed issues. Counsel for the plaintiffs and the defendants are to submit their statements to Judge Frazier's proposed documents email account no later than January 23, 2015. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 1/16/15. (kos)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 01/16/2015)

NOTICE of Hearing: Status Conference set for 2/6/2015 at 9:30 AM via telephone before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier. Counsel for Defendants will be responsible for arranging the conference call. The telephone number for the Court is: 618-439-7750. (krm) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 01/29/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier and Minute Order: Status Conference held on 2/6/2015. The 2/17/2015 deadline for submitting the proposed consent decree is stricken and will be reset after 3/2/2015. (krm) (Entered: 02/09/2015)

Pro Se MOTION for Joinder by Joshua Wallace. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(mar) (Entered: 03/19/2015)

ORDER denying 73 Motion for Joinder. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 3/24/15. (kos) (Entered: 03/24/2015)

ORDER: In light of the ongoing settlement negotiations, the deadline for submitting a consent decree will be reset in the near future. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 4/3/15. (kos)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 04/03/2015)

NOTICE AND ORDER: A Status and Scheduling Conference is set before Magistrate Judge Frazier via telephone on 5/8/2015 10:00 AM for the purpose of setting a settlement conference. Counsel for Plaintiffs is responsible for placing the conference call. The telephone number for the Court is 618-439-7750. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 4/22/2015. (krm) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 04/22/2015)

Pro Se MOTION for Joinder by Renard Jones. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(anm) (Entered: 04/23/2015)

Pro Se MOTION for Joinder by Ralph Allston. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(mar) (Entered: 04/24/2015)

ORDER denying 77 Motion for Joinder. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 4/27/15. (kos) (Entered: 04/27/2015)

ORDER denying 78 Motion for Joinder. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 4/28/15. (kos) (Entered: 04/28/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier: Status and Scheduling Conference held on 5/8/2015. Settlement negotiations discussed. Counsel for the Defendants shall contact the Court regarding scheduling a settlement conference. Appearances for Plaintiffs: Kathleen Lally, Robert Collins III, Alan Mills. Appearances for Defendants: Christopher Higgerson, LaShonda Hunt, David Tracy. (krm)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 05/08/2015)

ORDER FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: Settlement Conference set for 6/25/2015 9:00 AM in Benton Courthouse before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 5/26/2015. (krm) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 05/26/2015)

ORDER REGARDING SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE: The Settlement Conference presently set before Magistrate Judge Frazier on 6/25/2015 at 9:00 AM at the Benton Courthouse will instead be held at the East St. Louis Courthouse (Visiting Judge's Courtroom) on 6/25/2015 beginning at 8:30 AM. Signed by Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier on 6/11/2015. (krm) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 06/11/2015)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Philip M. Frazier: Settlement Conference held on 6/25/2015. Case did not settle. (kos)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 02/04/2016)

NOTICE of Hearing: IN PERSON Status Conference set for 1/26/2016 at 10:00 AM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. (tag)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 12/15/2015)

NOTICE of Hearing: IN PERSON Status Conference is Reset for 1/27/2016 at 10:30 AM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. (tag)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 01/22/2016)

NOTICE of Hearing: IN PERSON Status Conference is Reset for 2/9/2016 at 10:00 AM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. This matter is STRICKEN from the 1/27/2016 docket.(tag)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 01/26/2016)

NOTICE of Appearance by Robert L. Fanning on behalf of Randy Davis, S.A. Godinez (Fanning, Robert) (Entered: 02/02/2016)

MOTION to Substitute Attorney Robert Fanning in for Christopher Higgerson by Randy Davis, S.A. Godinez. (Fanning, Robert) (Entered: 02/02/2016)

ORDER, granting 88 MOTION to Substitute Attorney Robert Fanning in for Christopher Higgerson filed by Randy Davis, S.A. Godinez., Attorney Christopher L. Higgerson terminated. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 2/5/2016. (jdh)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 02/05/2016)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Phil Gilbert: Status Conference held on 2/9/2016. Counsel for the Plaintiff moves to continue this matter. Defendant has no objection to the continuance. The Court is hereby granting the oral motion to continue. IN PERSON Status Conference is set for 4/20/2016 at 10:00 AM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. (Court Reporter Stephanie Rennegarbe.) (tag) (Entered: 02/10/2016)

MOTION to Continue - Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion to Continue In-Person Status Hearing by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson, J.B. Washup. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 04/13/2016)

MINUTE ORDER re 92 MOTION to Continue IN PERSON Status Conference. The Court is hereby Granting 92 MOTION to Continue Status Conference. The IN PERSON Status Conference is Reset for 5/17/2016 at 9:30 AM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. This matter is STRICKEN from the 4/20/2016 docket. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 4/15/2016. (tag)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 04/15/2016)

STATUS REPORT - Joint Status Report by Michael Boyd, Paul Lee, Kendrick Pearson, J.B. Washup. (Lally, Kathleen) (Entered: 05/10/2016)

NOTICE of Appearance by Dylan P. Grady on behalf of Randy Davis, S.A. Godinez (Grady, Dylan) (Entered: 05/16/2016)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Phil Gilbert: Status Conference held on 5/17/2016. Parties advise the Court that settlement discussions have stalled and they desire to proceed with litigation. Scheduling order to follow. (Court Reporter Stephanie Rennegarbe.) (tag) (Entered: 05/17/2016)

REVISED SCHEDULING AND DISCOVERY ORDER (PUTATIVE CLASS ACTION). Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 5/20/2016. (jdh) (Entered: 05/20/2016)

NOTICE of Hearing: Final Pretrial Conference is set for 1/11/2018 at 9:30 AM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. The Bench Trial is set for 1/22/2018 at 9:00 AM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. (tag)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 05/23/2016)

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 188 REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Chief Judge Michael J. Reagan for all further proceedings. Judge J. Phil Gilbert no longer assigned to case. All future pleadings shall bear the case number 12-704-MJR/PMF. Signed by Chief Judge Michael J. Reagan on 6/6/2016. (jaj)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. (Entered: 06/07/2016)