Case: Prison Legal News v. Cook County

Prison Legal News v. County Of Cook

Prison Legal News v. County of Cook

Prison Legal News

COMPLAINT filed by Prison Legal News; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-12104855.(Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 06/30/2016)

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CIVIL Cover Sheet (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 06/30/2016)

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CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Maria Valdez. (daj, )

SUMMONS Issued as to Defendants County Of Cook, Thomas J Dart, Nneka Jones Tapia (pg, )

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Prison Legal News by Jonathan I. Loevy (Loevy, Jonathan) (Entered: 06/30/2016)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Prison Legal News by Arthur R. Loevy (Loevy, Arthur) (Entered: 06/30/2016)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Prison Legal News as to All Defendants. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Returned Executed (Sheriff Dart), # 2 Summons Returned Executed (Nneka Tapia))(Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 07/01/2016)

1 Summons Returned Executed (Sheriff Dart)

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MOTION by Plaintiff Prison Legal News for preliminary injunction (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 07/01/2016)

MEMORANDUM by Prison Legal News in support of motion for preliminary injunction 6 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Paul Wright)(Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 07/01/2016)

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NOTICE of Motion by Matthew Vincent Topic for presentment of motion for preliminary injunction 6 before Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 7/15/2016 at 09:30 AM. (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 07/01/2016)

ORDER: Status hearing set for 9/23/2016 at 11:00 AM in Courtroom 2325. If, by the date of the scheduled status hearing, defendant has not been served, plaintiff should call the courtroom deputy (312-435-5641) to request a new status date. No status hearing should be held until all defendants have been served. Plaintiff is directed to advise the defendants of the status hearing forthwith. Pursuant to LR 5.2(f), a stapled and/or bound paper copy of all electronically filed pleadings, including the complaint, must be delivered to chambers (2356) within one business day of filing. Noncompliance with LR 5.2(f) will result in the imposition of a $200.00 fine payable to the Clerk of the Court, 219 South Dearborn Street, 20th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60604. Parties are directed to discuss settlement and whether they consent to proceed before the Magistrate Judge. They are further directed to meet and confer regarding a proposed discovery plan. See Judge Gottschall's civil case management packet regarding pretrial case management procedures at: http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Signed by the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 7/11/2016. Mailed notice(mjc, ) (Entered: 07/11/2016)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Motion hearing set for 7/15/16 at 9:30 a.m. is reset to 7/15/16 at 11:00 a.m. (TIME CHANGE ONLY). Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 07/11/2016)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants County of Cook, Illinois, Thomas J Dart, Nneka Jones Tapia by John Power (Power, John) (Entered: 07/12/2016)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants County of Cook, Illinois, Thomas J Dart, Nneka Jones Tapia by Anthony E. Zecchin (Zecchin, Anthony) (Entered: 07/12/2016)

[Proposed] Agreed Order by Prison Legal News (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 07/14/2016)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction 6 is briefed as follows: response due by 8/5/16; reply due 8/26/16. Defendants' answer is due by 8/5/16. Motion hearing set for 7/15/16 is stricken; no appearance required. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 07/14/2016)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0752-12152975. (Weber, Lance) (Entered: 07/15/2016)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Attorney Lance T. Weber's application to appear pro hac vice 15 on behalf of the plaintiff is granted. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 07/18/2016)

MOTION by Defendants County of Cook, Illinois, Thomas J Dart, Nneka Jones Tapia for extension of time to file response/reply (Power, John) (Entered: 08/03/2016)

NOTICE of Motion by John Power for presentment of motion for extension of time to file response/reply 17 before Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 8/10/2016 at 11:00 AM. (Power, John) (Entered: 08/03/2016)

ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants County of Cook, Illinois, Thomas J Dart, Nneka Jones Tapia by Megan Kelly McGrath (McGrath, Megan) (Entered: 08/03/2016)

RESPONSE by Plaintiff Prison Legal News to motion for extension of time to file response/reply 17 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 08/04/2016)

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ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by County of Cook, Illinois, Thomas J Dart, Nneka Jones Tapia (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Filing)(Power, John) (Entered: 08/05/2016)

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ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Prison Legal News by Joshua Hart Burday (Burday, Joshua) (Entered: 08/09/2016)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Defendants' motion for an extension of time to respond 17 is granted. Response due 8/12/16; reply due 9/2/16. Motion hearing set for 8/10/16 is stricken; no appearance required. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 08/09/2016)

NOTICE by Joshua Hart Burday of Change of Address (Burday, Joshua) (Entered: 08/10/2016)

RESPONSE by County of Cook, Illinois, Thomas J Dart, Nneka Jones Tapiain Opposition to MOTION by Plaintiff Prison Legal News for preliminary injunction 6 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1-3)(McGrath, Megan) (Entered: 08/12/2016)

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: The status hearing set for 9/23/16 at 11:00 a.m. is reset to 9/23/16 at 9:30 a.m. (TIME CHANGE ONLY).Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 08/30/2016)

MOTION by Plaintiff Prison Legal News to Modify Briefing Schedule to Conduct Discovery (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 09/01/2016)

NOTICE of Motion by Matthew Vincent Topic for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief 27 before Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 9/7/2016 at 09:30 AM. (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 09/01/2016)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Motion hearing held. Plaintiff's motion to modify briefing schedule and conduct limited discovery 27 is granted. Plaintiff's reply brief is to be filed by 10/12/16. Status hearing set for 11/9/16 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 09/08/2016)

MOTION by Plaintiff Prison Legal News to set a briefing schedule Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion to Modify Briefing Schedule (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 10/11/2016)

NOTICE of Motion by Matthew Vincent Topic for presentment of motion by filer to set a briefing schedule 30 before Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 10/21/2016 at 09:30 AM. (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 10/13/2016)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: The status hearing set for 10/21/16 at 9:30 a.m. is stricken and reset to 10/21/16 at 10:00 a.m. (TIME CHANGE ONLY). Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 10/17/2016)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: The court's order ECF No, 32 is amended as follows: The motion hearing set for 10/21/16 at 9:30 a.m. is stricken and reset to 10/21/16 at 10:00 a.m. (TIME CHANGE ONLY). Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 10/17/2016)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Plaintiff's unopposed motion to modify briefing schedule 30 is granted. Plaintiff's reply brief is to be filed by 10/26/16. Motion hearing set for 10/21/16 is stricken; no appearance required. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 10/20/2016)

REPLY by Plaintiff Prison Legal News in Support of Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D)(Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 10/26/2016)

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MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: The status hearing set for 11/9/16 is stricken. The court will set furthers dates as necessary when it rules on the motion for preliminary injunction. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 11/07/2016)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Enter Memorandum Opinion and Order. For the foregoing reasons, plaintiff's motion for a preliminary injunction 6 is denied. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 11/21/2016)

MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order Signed by the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 11/21/2016. Mailed notice(mjc, ) (Entered: 11/21/2016)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Status hearing set for 12/9/16 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 11/21/2016)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Status hearing held. Counsel informed the court that they are exploring settlement and ask that discovery be placed on hold for 60 days. Status set for 2/8/17 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 12/09/2016)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: The court's order, ECF No. 40, is amended as follows. Discovery is placed on hold until 2/7/17.Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 12/12/2016)

MOTION by Plaintiff Prison Legal News to withdraw attorney Lance Weber as counsel of record (Weber, Lance) (Entered: 12/28/2016)

NOTICE of Motion by Matthew Vincent Topic for presentment of motion to withdraw 42 before Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 1/18/2017 at 09:30 AM. (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 01/11/2017)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Motion to withdraw 42 is granted. Attorney Lance Weber may withdraw his appearance on behalf of the plaintiff. Motion hearing set for 1/18/17 is stricken; no appearance required. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 01/17/2017)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Status hearing held. Parties informed the court that they are discussing settlement. Status hearing set for 3/10/17 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 02/08/2017)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Status hearing held. Counsel for both parties discussed efforts taken to date regarding settlement. Counsel for Plaintiff indicated a desire for private mediation. The court suggested a referral to the magistrate judge for a settlement conference. Counsel will discuss this with their respective clients and will call the court if they wish to proceed with a referral. Status set for 4/12/2017 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (vcf, ) (Entered: 03/10/2017)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Upon agreement of the parties, pursuant to ECF No. 46, this matter is referred to Magistrate Judge Valdez for a settlement conference. Status hearing set for 4/12/17 is stricken. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 03/30/2017)

Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Maria Valdez for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: settlement conference.(mjc, )Mailed notice. (Entered: 03/30/2017)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez:This case has been referred to Judge Valdez to conduct a settlement conference. The parties are ordered to appear for status on 4/12/17 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1041 to set a settlement conference date. The Parties are further directed to consult with their respective clients before the status date to determine the dates of unavailability for a settlement conference that may be set within the next eight to twelve weeks. Because of the volume of settlement conferences conducted by Judge Valdez, once a settlement conference date has been agreed upon, no continuance will be granted without a motion showing extreme hardship. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 03/31/2017)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Magistrate Judge status hearing held on 4/12/17. This case is set to 7/11/2017 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 1041 for settlement conference. Judge Valdez requires full compliance with the Court's Standing Order on Settlement Conference found on Judge Valdez's website available at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov, or the parties can contact courtroom deputy, Lisa Provine, at (312)408-5135 for a copy. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Court's Standing Order may result in the unilateral cancellation of the settlement conference by the Court. Absent leave from the Court, cancellation will result if the Plaintiff fails to submit to chambers copies of the settlement letters four days prior to the settlement conference. Because of the volume of settlement conferences conducted by Judge Valdez, once a settlement conference date has been agreed upon, no continuance will be granted without a motion showing extreme hardship. Mailed notice. (dm, ) (Entered: 04/12/2017)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0752-13139558. (Marshall, Daniel) (Entered: 05/04/2017)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Attorney Daniel Lucas' application to appear pro hac vice on behalf of the plaintiff 51 is granted. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 05/05/2017)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Settlement conference held. Information is exchanged. Status hearing on settlement progress set for August 3, at 10:00 AM before Judge Valdez.Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 07/12/2017)

CERTIFICATE of Service by Daniel Lucas Marshall on behalf of Prison Legal News (Marshall, Daniel) (Entered: 07/12/2017)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Magistrate Judge status hearing held on 8/3/17 and continued to 8/31/17 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 08/03/2017)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez:Magistrate Judge status hearing held on 8/31/17 and continued to 9/28/17 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 08/31/2017)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Magistrate Judge status hearing held on 9/28/17. Case is set to 1/11/18 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 1041 for settlement conference. Judge Valdez requires full compliance with the Court's Standing Order on Settlement Conference found on Judge Valdez's website available at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov, or the parties can contact courtroom deputy, Lisa Provine, at (312)408-5135 for a copy. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Court's Standing Order may result in the unilateral cancellation of the settlement conference by the Court. Absent leave from the Court, cancellation will result if the Plaintiff fails to submit to chambers copies of the settlement letters 21 business days prior to the settlement conference. Because of the volume of settlement conferences conducted by Judge Valdez, once a settlement conference date has been agreed upon, no continuance will be granted without a motion showing extreme hardship. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 09/28/2017)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0752-13645070. (Neelakanta, Sabarish) (Entered: 10/03/2017)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Attorney Sabarish P. Neelakanta's application to appear pro hac vice on behalf of the plaintiff 58 is granted. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 10/11/2017)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Continued settlement conference held on 1/11/18. No settlement was reached. All matters relating to the referral of this action having been resolved, the case is returned to the assigned judge. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 01/11/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: In light of the referral's termination, a status hearing is set for 1/24/18 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 01/12/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Status hearing held. Parties informed the court that settlement discussions were unsuccessful. Parties' agreed discovery schedule is as follows. The parties shall exchange initial Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures by 2/9/18. Fact discovery cutoff is 8/31/18. Status hearing set for 6/29/18 at 9:30 a.m. The parties should be prepared to discuss the timing of any expert discovery at the next status hearing. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 01/24/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: On the court's own motion, the status hearing set for 6/29/18 is stricken and reset to 7/13/18 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 06/06/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Status hearing held. Counsel informed the court that written discovery is complete. Depositions are ongoing. Counsel for plaintiff informed the court that defendants made an offer of judgment on 7/12/18 and that the offer is being considered. Discussion held scheduling depositions in time to meet the 8/31/18 deadline to complete fact discovery. No party requested an extension of the deadline. Status hearing is set for 9/5/18 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 07/13/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Status hearing held. Counsel for plaintiff only appeared. Counsel reported that the parties are finalizing their settlement documents. Status hearing is set for 10/24/18 at 9:30 a.m. If a stipulation to dismiss is filed prior to the next status hearing, no appearance will be necessary. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 09/06/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Status hearing held on 10/24/2018. Only counsel for defendant appeared. Counsel reported that the case has settled, and the parties are finalizing the settlement documents. Status hearing set for 11/30/18 at 9:30 a.m. If the parties need additional time to finalize the settlement, they should call the courtroom deputy prior to the status hearing. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 10/25/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: On the court's own motion, the status hearing set for 11/30/18 66 is stricken and reset to 12/12/18 at 9:30 a.m.Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 11/28/2018)

MOTION by Attorney Anthony E. Zecchin, Megan McGrath to withdraw as attorney for County of Cook, Illinois, Thomas J Dart, Nneka Jones Tapia. No party information provided (Power, John) (Entered: 12/10/2018)

NOTICE of Motion by John Power for presentment of motion to withdraw as attorney 68 before Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 12/12/2018 at 09:30 AM. (Power, John) (Entered: 12/10/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Motion to withdraw as counsel 68 is granted. Attorney Megan Kelly McGrath and Anthony E. Zecchin may withdraw their appearances on behalf of the defendants. The status hearing set for 12/12/18 shall stand. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 12/11/2018)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Status hearing held on 12/12/2018. The parties informed the court that their settlement agreement calls for the submission of their fee dispute to the court. As discussed in open court, plaintiff's motion for fees is briefed as follows: motion is due by 1/28/19; defendant's response due 2/25/19; reply due 3/11/19. The court will rule by mail. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 12/13/2018)

MOTION by Plaintiff Prison Legal News for extension of time Joint Motion for Extension of Time (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 01/23/2019)

NOTICE of Motion by Matthew Vincent Topic for presentment of extension of time 72 before Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 1/30/2019 at 09:30 AM. (Topic, Matthew) (Entered: 01/23/2019)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: The parties' unopposed motion for extension of time to brief the anticipated motion for attorneys' fees 72 is granted. The motion hearing set for 1/30/19 is stricken; no appearance required. The briefing schedule for plaintiff's anticipated motion for fees is enlarged as follows: motion is due by 2/11/19; defendant's response due 3/11/19; reply due 3/25/19. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 01/24/2019)

MOTION by Defendants County of Cook, Illinois, Thomas J Dart for extension of time to file fee petition (Power, John) (Entered: 02/11/2019)

NOTICE of Motion by John Power for presentment of motion for extension of time to file 75 before Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 2/15/2019 at 09:30 AM. (Power, John) (Entered: 02/11/2019)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time to brief the anticipated motion for attorneys' fees 75 is granted. The motion hearing set for 2/15/19 is stricken; no appearance required. The briefing schedule for plaintiff's anticipated motion for fees is enlarged as follows: motion is due by 2/19/19; defendant's response due 3/18/19; reply due 4/1/19. If the parties agree that a referral to the magistrate judge would aid their settlement discussions, they should advise the courtroom deputy at (312) 435-5641. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 02/14/2019)

MOTION by Plaintiff Prison Legal News for attorney fees (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matt Topic, # 2 Declaration of Sabarish Neelakanta, # 3 Exhibit Joint Statement on Fees)(Neelakanta, Sabarish) (Entered: 02/19/2019)

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MOTION by Defendants County of Cook, Illinois, Thomas J Dart, Nneka Jones Tapia to stay Briefing of Fee Petition (Power, John) (Entered: 03/08/2019)

NOTICE of Motion by John Power for presentment of motion to stay 79 before Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 3/13/2019 at 09:30 AM. (Power, John) (Entered: 03/08/2019)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Based on the parties' representation that they have agreed in principle to settle their dispute over costs and fees, their joint motion 79 to stay briefing schedule on plaintiff's fee petition 78 is granted. The fee petition 78 is entered and continued to 4/12/19 at 9:30 a.m. If the parties agree that additional time is needed to finalize the settlement conference, they should advise the courtroom deputy, and no appearance will be required. The motion hearing set for 3/13/19 is stricken; no appearance required. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 03/11/2019)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Motion hearing held. Discussion held on retaining jurisdiction to enforce the terms of the settlement agreement. For the reasons stated in open court, the case is continued to 5/10/19 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 04/12/2019)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: The parties' joint motion to stay briefing on fee petition 79 is granted. A status hearing is set for 6/26/19 at 9:30 a.m. No appearance is required on 5/10/19. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 05/09/2019)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall: Enter stipulation and order to dismiss. In accordance with the order, this case is dismissed without prejudice only to the extent necessary to allow this court to enforce the terms of the settlement. The dismissal without prejudice automatically converts to a dismissal with prejudice effective June 27, 2022. Plaintiff's motion for attorneys' fees 78 is denied as moot. The status hearing set for 6/26/19 is stricken. See order for further details. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice (mjc, ) (Entered: 06/25/2019)

STIPULATION and Order to Dismiss Signed by the Honorable Joan B. Gottschall on 6/25/2019. Mailed notice(mjc, ) (Entered: 06/25/2019)