Case: Richwine v. Matuszak

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

COMPLAINT against Christopher Cooke, Frank Downing, Lindsay Hyer, Kathleen Diane Matuszak, Theodore Rokita, Thomas Sproles( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AINNDC-5341881.), filed by Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Proposed Summons Proposed Summonses, # 3 Exhibit Exhibit A DDD Webpage, # 4 Exhibit Exhibit B DDD Complaint, # 5 Exhibit Exhibit C Response to Complaint, # 6 Exhibit Exhibit D Letters in Support/Intake, # 7 Exhibit Exhibit E C&D Motion, # 8 Exhibit Exhibit F Order to Show Cause)(Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/30/2023)

1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet

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2 Proposed Summons Proposed Summonses

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3 Exhibit Exhibit A DDD Webpage

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4 Exhibit Exhibit B DDD Complaint

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5 Exhibit Exhibit C Response to Complaint

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6 Exhibit Exhibit D Letters in Support/Intake

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7 Exhibit Exhibit E C&D Motion

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8 Exhibit Exhibit F Order to Show Cause

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NOTICE of Appearance by Erika L Steuerwald on behalf of Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine (Steuerwald, Erika) (Entered: 08/30/2023)

First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiffs Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/30/2023)

MEMORANDUM in Support of 2 First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/30/2023)

First MOTION for Hearing re 2 First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 Memorandum in Support of Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiffs Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/30/2023)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/30/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Benjamin A Field on behalf of Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/30/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Rowes on behalf of Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine (Rowes, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/30/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Christian W Lansinger on behalf of Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine (Lansinger, Christian) (Entered: 08/30/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen J Peters on behalf of Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine (Peters, Stephen) (Entered: 08/30/2023)

SUPPLEMENT to 1 Complaint,, Exhibit G C&D Order filed by Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by David I Rubin on behalf of Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine (Rubin, David) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

Summons Issued as to Christopher Cooke, Frank Downing, Lindsay Hyer, Kathleen Diane Matuszak, Theodore Rokita, Thomas Sproles. NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (sej) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

ORDER SETTING BRIEFING SCHEDULE: The Court has reviewed filings (ECF 1, 2, and 4 ) and directs Defendants to file briefs by 9/11/2023, responding to the merits of Plaintiffs Motion for Preliminary Injunction. By the end of business today, counsel for Plaintiffs is DIRECTED to serve a copy of this Order by email or mail on Defendants or their representatives if known. Signed by Chief Judge Holly A Brady on 08/31/2023. (sej) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

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**NEW CASE: MOTION FOR HEARING ON AND REQUEST FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION PENDING** Chief Judge Holly A Brady and Magistrate Judge Susan L Collins added. (sej)

NOTICE of Appearance by Carly A Brandenburg on behalf of Christopher Cooke, Frank Downing, Lindsay Hyer, Kathleen Diane Matuszak, Theodore Rokita, Thomas Sproles (Brandenburg, Carly) (Entered: 09/06/2023)

NOTICE of Appearance by Alan M Kus on behalf of Christopher Cooke, Frank Downing, Lindsay Hyer, Kathleen Diane Matuszak, Theodore Rokita, Thomas Sproles (Kus, Alan) (Entered: 09/06/2023)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 1 Complaint,, 2 First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, 3 Memorandum in Support of 2 First Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Defendants Christopher Cooke, Frank Downing, Lindsay Hyer, Kathleen Diane Matuszak, Theodore Rokita, Thomas Sproles. (Kus, Alan) (Entered: 09/07/2023)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Doug Boyle obo Kathleen Matuszak on September 7, 2023, filed by Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/11/2023)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Doug Boyle obo Thomas Sproles on September 7, 2023, filed by Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/11/2023)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Doug Boyle obo Frank Downing on September 7, 2023, filed by Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/11/2023)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Doug Boyle obo Christopher Cooke on September 7, 2023, filed by Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/11/2023)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Ethan Childress obo Theodore Rokita on September 11, 2023, filed by Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/11/2023)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons and Complaint served on Doug Boyle obo Lindsay Hyer on September 7, 2023, filed by Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/11/2023)

ORDER FOR CHIEF JUDGE HOLLY A BRADY: The Court being duly advised GRANTS 17 Agreed Motion to Extend Deadlines to Respond to Pla's 2 Motion for Preliminary Injunction and 1 Complaint. Dfts' Response to the Motion to be filed by 9/18/2023 and Answer to Complaint to be filed by 10/9/2023. (cer) (Entered: 09/11/2023)

1 - Terminate Deadlines AND Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages Defendants' Motion for Leave to Fle Brief Exceeding 25 Pages by Defendants Christopher Cooke, Frank Downing, Kathleen Diane Matuszak, Thomas Sproles. (Brandenburg, Carly) (Entered: 09/18/2023)

RESPONSE to Motion re 2 First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Defendants' Response Opposing Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Injunction filed by Christopher Cooke, Frank Downing, Kathleen Diane Matuszak, Thomas Sproles. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit, # 11 Exhibit, # 12 Exhibit, # 13 Exhibit)(Brandenburg, Carly) (Entered: 09/18/2023)

ORDER FOR CHIEF JUDGE HOLLY A BRADY: The Court being duly advised GRANTS Dfts' 25 Motion for Leave to File Brief Exceeding 25 Pages. (cer) (Entered: 09/19/2023)

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First MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages for Reply In Support of Preliminary Injunction by Plaintiffs Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/25/2023)

REPLY to Response to Motion re 2 First MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Lauren Richwine)(Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 09/25/2023)

ORDER FOR CHIEF JUDGE HOLLY A BRADY: The Court being duly advised GRANTS Pla's 28 Motion for Leave to File Reply Brief Exceeding 15 Pages. (cer) (Entered: 09/25/2023)

Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

ORDER FOR CHIEF JUDGE HOLLY A BRADY: The Court has received the parties briefs regarding Plaintiffs 2 First Motion for Preliminary Injunction and has determined that an evidentiary hearing and oral argument are not necessary. The Court DENIES Plaintiffs 4 Request for Oral Argument and Evidentiary Hearing.(lf) (Entered: 10/05/2023)

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ANSWER to 1 Complaint,, Defendants' Answer and Affirmative Defenses to Plaintiff's Verified Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief by Christopher Cooke, Frank Downing, Lindsay Hyer, Kathleen Diane Matuszak, Theodore Rokita, Thomas Sproles.(Brandenburg, Carly) (Entered: 10/09/2023)

ORDER: The Court ORDERS the parties to brief the issue of whether Plaintiffs First Amendment claims are precluded under the doctrine of claim preclusion. Plaintiffs' and Defendants' cross-briefs are due on or before 11/02/2023. Response briefs are due 11/13/2023. Signed by Chief Judge Holly A Brady on 10/19/2023. (jdb) (Entered: 10/20/2023)

BRIEF re 33 Order,, Set Deadlines, Defendants' Supplemental Brief Regarding Claim Preclusion. (Brandenburg, Carly) (Entered: 11/02/2023)

BRIEF re 33 Order,, Set Deadlines, Plaintiff's Supplemental Brief Regarding Claim Preclusion. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/02/2023)

RESPONSE by Christopher Cooke, Frank Downing, Lindsay Hyer, Kathleen Diane Matuszak, Theodore Rokita, Thomas Sproles to 35 Brief (Other) Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Supplemental Brief Regarding Claim Preclusion. (Brandenburg, Carly) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

RESPONSE by Death Done Differently LLC, Lauren Richwine to 34 Brief (Other) Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Supplemental Brief Regarding Claim Preclusion. (Field, Benjamin) (Entered: 11/13/2023)

OPINION AND ORDER: Plaintiffs' 2 First Motion for a Preliminary Injunction is GRANTED. Defendants and their agents are ENJOINED from enforcing the Board's Cease-and-Desist Order against Plaintiffs during the pendency of this litigation. Signed by Chief Judge Holly A Brady on 12/19/23. (nal)

Notice of Hearing/Deadlines

Mag Consent Forms Sent - Standard with pptc - form will be generated

Report of Rule 26f Planning Meeting

Scheduling Order

Pretrial Conference - Preliminary - customized ddls & hrgs

Notice of Appeal

Stay

Short Record Sent to USCA

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Order AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

USCA Order

Preliminary Injunction

Withdraw as Attorney

USCA Order

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Order Reassigning Case

USCA Mandate

Order AND ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings

Stay

Order on Motion to Stay

1 - Terminate Hearings AND Order