Case details

Court: ilnd
Docket #: 1:13-cv-06755
Case Name: Uriostegui et al v. Alternative Staffing, Inc., et al
PACER case #: 287934
Date filed: 2013-09-19
Date of last filing: 2014-06-03
Assigned to: Honorable Charles P. Kocoras
Case Cause: 15:5(a) Fair Labor Standards Act
Nature of Suit: 710 Labor: Fair Standards
Jury Demand: Defendant
Jurisdiction: Federal Question

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Maria Antonia Uriostegui
Plaintiff
Alvar Ayala
Workers' Law Office, P.C. 401 S. LaSalle Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60605 312-795-9121 Fax: 312-929-2207 Email: aayala@wagetheftlaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Christopher J Williams
Workers' Law Office, PC 401 S. LaSalle Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60605 312-795-9121 Fax: 312-929-2207 Email: cwilliams@wagetheftlaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jenee Gaskin
Workers' Law Office, P.c. 401 S. Lasalle St. Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 795-9121 Email: jgaskin@wagetheftlaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Oscar Gonzalez
Plaintiff
Alvar Ayala
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Christopher J Williams
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jenee Gaskin
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Veronica Padilla
Plaintiff
Alvar Ayala
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Christopher J Williams
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jenee Gaskin
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Ana Vilma Ardon
Plaintiff
on behalf of themselves and all other persons similarly situated, known and unknown
Alvar Ayala
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Christopher J Williams
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jenee Gaskin
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Alternative Staffing, Inc.
Defendant
doing business asASI
James Brandon Hiller
Gordon & Rees LLP One North Franklin Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 980-6773 Email: jhiller@gordonrees.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Brian M. Roth
Gordon & Rees Llp One North Franklin Street Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 980-6767 Email: broth@gordonrees.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Tatum Hall Lytle
Gordon & Ress LLP. One North Franklin #800 Chicago, IL 60606 312-565-1400 Fax: 312-565-6511 Email: tlytle@gordonrees.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Evans Food Group, Ltd.
Defendant
Douglas M. Werman
Werman Salas P.C. 77 West Washington Suite 1402 Chicago, IL 60602 (312)419-1008 Fax: 312-419-1025 Email: dwerman@flsalaw.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

David Erik Stevens
Werman Salas P.C. 77 W. Washington Street Suite 1402 Chicago, IL 60602 312 419 1008 Email: dstevens@flsalaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Maureen Ann Salas
Werman Salas P.C. 77 W. Washington Suite 1402 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 419-1008 Email: msalas@flsalaw.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Vee Pak, Inc.
Defendant
TERMINATED: 01/29/2014
Donald S. Rothschild
Goldstine, Skrodzki, Russian, Nemec & Hoff, Ltd. 835 McClintock Drive Second Floor Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 655-6000 Email: dsr@gsrnh.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Brian Michael Dougherty
Golstine, Skrodzki, Russian, Nemec and Hoff 835 McClintock Drive 2nd Floor Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (630) 655-6000 Email: bmd@gsrnh.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Documents

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2013-09-19 1 0 complaint COMPLAINT filed by Maria Antonia Uriostegui, Ana Vilma Ardon, Veronica Padilla, Oscar Gonzalez; Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-8750524.(Williams, Christopher) (Entered: 09/19/2013) 2014-06-16 15:03:43 0c07faa76dfcc95074acdd41e5926fbd29208309
2013-09-19 2 0 civil cover sheet CIVIL Cover Sheet (Williams, Christopher) (Entered: 09/19/2013)
2013-09-19 3 0 attorney appearance ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Ana Vilma Ardon, Oscar Gonzalez, Veronica Padilla, Maria Antonia Uriostegui by Christopher J Williams (Williams, Christopher) (Entered: 09/19/2013)
2013-09-19 4 0 attorney appearance ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Ana Vilma Ardon, Oscar Gonzalez, Veronica Padilla, Maria Antonia Uriostegui by Alvar Ayala (Ayala, Alvar) (Entered: 09/19/2013)
2013-09-20 5 0 motion to certify class MOTION by Plaintiffs Ana Vilma Ardon, Oscar Gonzalez, Veronica Padilla, Maria Antonia Uriostegui to certify class PLAINITFFS' MOTION FOR CLASS CERTIFICATION (Ayala, Alvar) (Entered: 09/20/2013) 2014-06-17 11:02:40 38474b88acc30fb5da503695f03b9b02be58e7e5
2013-09-20 6 0 notice of motion NOTICE of Motion by Alvar Ayala for presentment of motion to certify class 5 before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 10/1/2013 at 09:30 AM. (Ayala, Alvar) (Entered: 09/20/2013)
2013-09-26 7 0 set/reset hearings MINUTE entry before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Status hearing set for 11/12/2013 at 09:30 AM. At the initial hearing, parties to report on the following: 1. Possibility of settlement. 2. If no possibility of settlement exists, the nature and length of discovery necessary to prepare the case for resolution. Lead counsel for each party is required to attend the initial hearing. Failure to appear at any scheduled court hearing may result in the dismissal of claims for want of prosecution. Pursuant to Local Rule 5.3(a)(1), service of motions and notice of motions must be accomplished no later than 4:00 p.m. of the third business day preceding the date of presentment. This includes delivering a hard copy of the motion and notice of motion to the Court's chambers or Courtroom Deputy no later than 4:00 p.m. the day of filing. Failure to comply may result in the striking of the matter from the Court's motion call. The Court requires hard copies of all documents be submitted to chambers or the Courtroom Deputy the same day of filing. Failure to comply may result in the striking of the document from the record. The Court directs counsel's attention to its Motion Schedule and Case Management Procedures located at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Plaintiff is directed to advise all other parties of the Court's action herein. Mailed notice (yp, ) (Entered: 09/26/2013)
2013-10-01 8 0 order on motion to certify class MINUTE entry before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Motion hearing held on 10/1/2013 regarding motion to certify class (doc 5 ). Plaintiff's motion to certify class 5 is is held in abeyance. Status hearing set for 11/12/2013 shall stand. Mailed notice (yp, ) (Entered: 10/02/2013)
2013-10-22 9 0 waiver of service executed WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Maria Antonia Uriostegui, Ana Vilma Ardon, Veronica Padilla, Oscar Gonzalez. Vee Pak, Inc. waiver sent on 9/26/2013, answer due 11/25/2013. (Williams, Christopher) (Entered: 10/22/2013)
2013-10-24 10 0 waiver of service executed WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Maria Antonia Uriostegui, Ana Vilma Ardon, Veronica Padilla, Oscar Gonzalez. Alternative Staffing, Inc. waiver sent on 9/26/2013, answer due 11/25/2013. (Williams, Christopher) (Entered: 10/24/2013)
2013-10-29 11 0 waiver of service executed WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Maria Antonia Uriostegui, Ana Vilma Ardon, Veronica Padilla, Oscar Gonzalez. Evans Food Group, Ltd. waiver sent on 9/26/2013, answer due 11/25/2013. (Ayala, Alvar) (Entered: 10/29/2013)
2013-11-07 12 0 set/reset hearings MINUTE entry before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Status hearing set for 11/12/2013 at 09:30 AM.Mailed notice (yp, ) (Entered: 11/07/2013)
2013-11-11 13 0 attorney appearance ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Evans Food Group, Ltd. by Douglas M. Werman (Werman, Douglas) (Entered: 11/11/2013)
2013-11-11 14 0 attorney appearance ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Evans Food Group, Ltd. by David Erik Stevens (Stevens, David) (Entered: 11/11/2013)
2013-11-12 15 0 status hearing MINUTE entry before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras:Status hearing held on 11/12/2013. Status hearing continued to 12/10/2013 at 09:30 AM. Mailed notice (yp, ) (Entered: 11/12/2013)
2013-11-13 16 0 attorney appearance ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Alternative Staffing, Inc. by James Brandon Hiller (Hiller, James) (Entered: 11/13/2013)
2013-11-13 17 0 attorney appearance ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Alternative Staffing, Inc. by Tatum Hall Lytle (Lytle, Tatum) (Entered: 11/13/2013)
2013-11-15 18 0 motion for extension of time to file answer MOTION by Defendant Alternative Staffing, Inc. for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint 1 (Lytle, Tatum) (Entered: 11/15/2013)
2013-11-15 19 0 notice of motion NOTICE of Motion by Tatum Hall Lytle for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer, motion for relief 18 before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 11/21/2013 at 09:30 AM. (Lytle, Tatum) (Entered: 11/15/2013)
2013-11-21 20 0 order on motion for extension of time to answer MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Motion hearing held on 11/21/2013 regarding Defendant's motion for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint (Doc 18 ). Court grants Defendant's motion for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint (Doc 18 ). Defendant shall file their answer or otherwise plead to Plaintiff's complaint by 12/16/2013. Status hearing is reset from 12/10/2013 to 12/17/2013 at 9:30 a.m. Mailed notice (yp, ) (Entered: 11/21/2013)
2013-11-25 21 0 attorney appearance ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Vee Pak, Inc. by Donald S. Rothschild (Rothschild, Donald) (Entered: 11/25/2013)
2013-11-25 22 0 attorney appearance ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Vee Pak, Inc. by Brian Michael Dougherty (Dougherty, Brian) (Entered: 11/25/2013)
2013-11-25 23 0 motion to dismiss MOTION by Defendant Vee Pak, Inc. to dismiss (Section 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss Count IX of the Complaint) (Rothschild, Donald) (Entered: 11/25/2013)
2013-11-25 24 0 notice of motion NOTICE of Motion by Donald S. Rothschild for presentment of motion to dismiss 23 before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 12/5/2013 at 09:30 AM. (Rothschild, Donald) (Entered: 11/25/2013)
2013-12-05 25 0 terminate hearings MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Motion hearing held on 12/5/2013 regarding motion to dismiss (Doc 23 ). Court enters the following briefing schedule as to Defendant's Section 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss Count IX of the Complaint (Doc 23 ): Responses due by 1/7/2014; and Replies due by 1/28/2014. In Court ruling set before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 2/11/2014 at 09:30 AM. Parties report that settlement has been reached with Defendant Evans Food Group. Stipulation to follow. Parties are directed to meet and confer on potential settlement discussions. Status hearing set for 2/11/2014 at 9:30 a.m. on report of settlement.Mailed notice (yp, ) (Entered: 12/05/2013)
2013-12-10 26 0 text entry MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Status hearing set for 12/17/2013 is stricken. Status hearing set for 2/11/2014 at 9:30 a.m. shall stand. Mailed notice (yp, ) (Entered: 12/10/2013)
2013-12-16 27 0 answer to complaint Defendant, Alternative Staffing, Inc., dba ASI ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Alternative Staffing, Inc.(Lytle, Tatum) (Entered: 12/16/2013)
2013-12-16 28 0 notification of affiliates pursuant to local rule 3.2 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Alternative Staffing, Inc. (Lytle, Tatum) (Entered: 12/16/2013)
2013-12-17 29 0 attorney appearance ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Alternative Staffing, Inc. by Brian M. Roth (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Roth, Brian) (Entered: 12/17/2013)
2013-12-18 30 0 attorney appearance ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs Ana Vilma Ardon, Oscar Gonzalez, Veronica Padilla, Maria Antonia Uriostegui by Jenee Iman Gaskin (Gaskin, Jenee) (Entered: 12/18/2013)
2014-01-07 31 0 response in opposition to motion RESPONSE by Ana Vilma Ardon, Oscar Gonzalez, Veronica Padilla, Maria Antonia Uriosteguiin Opposition to MOTION by Defendant Vee Pak, Inc. to dismiss (Section 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss Count IX of the Complaint) 23 (Williams, Christopher) (Entered: 01/07/2014)
2014-01-28 32 0 reply REPLY by Defendant Vee Pak, Inc. to motion to dismiss 23 (Rothschild, Donald) (Entered: 01/28/2014)
2014-01-29 33 0 order on motion to dismiss ORDER Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 1/29/2014: For the foregoing reasons, Defendant Vee Pak Inc.'s motion to dismiss Count IX (Doc 23 ) is granted. Vee Pak Inc. is dismissed as a defendant in this lawsuit. In court ruling for 2/11/14 is hereby stricken. Status hearing set before Judge Kocoras on 2/11/14 at 9:30 a.m. shall stand. Vee Pak, Inc. terminated.Mailed notice(yp, ) (Entered: 01/29/2014)
2014-01-30 34 0 motion for protective order MOTION by Defendant Alternative Staffing, Inc. for protective order (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Order)(Lytle, Tatum) (Entered: 01/30/2014)
2014-01-30 35 0 notice of motion NOTICE of Motion by Tatum Hall Lytle for presentment of motion for protective order 34 before Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 2/6/2014 at 09:30 AM. (Lytle, Tatum) (Entered: 01/30/2014)
2014-02-06 36 0 order on motion for protective order MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Motion hearing held on 2/6/2014 regarding motion for protective order (Doc 34 ). Counsel for plaintiff not present in court for motion hearing. Defendants' motion for protective order 34 is granted. Order to follow. Status hearing is reset from 2/11/2014 to 2/27/2014 at 09:30 a.m. on report of settlement as stated on the record. Mailed notice (yp, ) (Entered: 02/07/2014)
2014-02-06 37 0 protective order QUALIFIED CONFIDENTIAL MATTER PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 2/6/2014. Mailed notice(yp, ) (Entered: 02/07/2014)
2014-02-27 38 0 attorney appearance ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Evans Food Group, Ltd. by Maureen Ann Salas (Salas, Maureen) (Entered: 02/27/2014)
2014-02-27 39 0 status hearing MINUTE entry before the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras: Status hearing held on 2/27/2014. Parties report to the Court that Plaintiffs and Defendant Evans Food Group, Ltd. has reached settlement agreement in principle. Stipulation of dismissal to follow. The remainder of the case is referred to Magistrate Judge Maria Valdez for settlement conference. Parties are directed to contact Yolanda Pagan at 312-435-5689 after the referral is closed. Mailed notice (yp, ) (Entered: 02/27/2014)
2014-03-04 40 0 Expedited referral to magistrate judge 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. (yp, ) Mailed notice. (Entered: 03/04/2014)
2014-03-04 41 0 set/reset hearings 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 3/11/2014 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 1041 to set a settlement conference date. 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: 03/04/2014)
2014-03-11 42 0 terminate hearings MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Case is set to 6/3/2014 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. Status Hearing set for 3/11/2014 is stricken. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 03/11/2014)
2014-06-03 43 0 settlement conference MINUTE entry before the Honorable Maria Valdez: Settlement Conference held on 6/3/2014. Parties reach terms of settlement. All matters relating to the referral of this action having been resolved, the case is returned to the assigned judge. Mailed notice (lp, ) (Entered: 06/04/2014)