Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Aaron Rents, Inc. Featured Case
Plaintiff: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Defendant: Aaron Rents, Inc.
Case Number: 3:2008cv00683
Filed: September 30, 2008
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Office: Civil Rights: Jobs Office
County: St. Clair
Presiding Judge: Michael J. Reagan
Presiding Judge: Donald G. Wilkerson
Nature of Suit: Both
Cause of Action: U.S. Government Plaintiff
Jury Demanded By: 42:1981 Civil Rights
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Date Filed Document Text
March 26, 2012 Filing 446 CLERK'S JUDGMENT. This cause of action is dismissed with prejudice as a result of the parties' settlement. All parties shall bear their own costs and expenses, as provided in the Release and Settlement Agreement. Approved by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 03/26/12. (dkd )
March 26, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 445 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER, Pursuant to Stipulation for Dismissal 444 , this action is DISMISSED with prejudice. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 03/26/12. (dkd )
March 26, 2012 Filing 444 STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by Aaron Rents, Inc., Ashley Alford. (Cates, Judy)
February 2, 2012 Filing 443 Transcript of Post Trial Hearing held on 1/13/12, before Judge Michael J. Reagan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Jennifer Derleth, Telephone number 314-488-6310. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) business 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. This policy is located on our website at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/CMECFTranscriptPolicy.pdf. 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. Redaction Request due 2/23/2012. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 3/5/2012. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 5/2/2012. (Attachments: # 1 Transcript Form) (cekf, )
January 13, 2012 Filing 442 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams: Settlement Conference held on 1/13/2012. Judy Cates, David Cates, Martha McBrayer, Benedict Morelli, and David Ratner for the Plaintiff. Camille Olson & Richard Lapp for Defendant. (Court Reporter n/a.) (amv)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
January 13, 2012 Filing 441 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael J. Reagan: Oral Arguments on Pending Motions Hearing held on 1/13/2012. (Court Reporter Julie Sievers.) (dkd )
January 12, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 440 ORDER: For oral argument on pending motions (Docs. 414, 415), set for January 13, 2012 at 10:00 a.m., the Court has allotted two hours. The parties may divide their time by agreement. In the absence of an agreement, the Court will allot the time. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 1/12/12. (caa)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
January 12, 2012 Filing 439 NOTICE by Richard Moore Defendant Richard Moore's Adoption of Certain of Defendant Aaron Rents Post Trial Motions (Roosevelt, Greg)
December 23, 2011 Filing 438 REPLY to Response to Motion re 414 MOTION for New Trial Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc's. Rule 59 Motion for New Trial on Liability and Damages and Alternative Motion for Remittitur SUR-REPLY filed by Ashley Alford. (McBrayer, Martha)
December 23, 2011 Filing 437 REPLY to Response to Motion re 415 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc.'s Rule 50(b) Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law SUR-REPLY filed by Ashley Alford. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Appendix of Additional Exhibits)(McBrayer, Martha)
December 20, 2011 Filing 436 REPLY to Response to Motion re 414 MOTION for New Trial Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc's. Rule 59 Motion for New Trial on Liability and Damages and Alternative Motion for Remittitur filed by Aaron Rents, Inc.. (Olson, Camille)
December 20, 2011 Filing 435 REPLY to Response to Motion re 415 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc.'s Rule 50(b) Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law filed by Aaron Rents, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits V & W)(Olson, Camille)
December 20, 2011 Filing 434 NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking 432 Memorandum in Support of Motion, filed by Richard Moore, Aaron Rents, Inc., Brad Markin, 433 Memorandum in Support of Motion, filed by Richard Moore, Aaron Rents, Inc., Brad Markin. See attached document for specifics (lmb)
December 16, 2011 Filing 433 ENTRY STRICKEN: MEMORANDUM in Support re 414 MOTION for New Trial Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc's. Rule 59 Motion for New Trial on Liability and Damages and Alternative Motion for Remittitur filed by Aaron Rents, Inc., Brad Markin, Richard Moore. (Olson, Camille) Modified on 12/20/2011 (lmb).
December 16, 2011 Filing 432 ENTRY STRICKEN: MEMORANDUM in Support re 415 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc.'s Rule 50(b) Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law filed by Aaron Rents, Inc., Brad Markin, Richard Moore. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits V & W)(Olson, Camille) Modified on 12/20/2011 (lmb).
December 2, 2011 Filing 431 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 414 MOTION for New Trial Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc's. Rule 59 Motion for New Trial on Liability and Damages and Alternative Motion for Remittitur filed by Ashley Alford. (McBrayer, Martha)
December 2, 2011 Filing 430 MEMORANDUM in Opposition re 415 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc.'s Rule 50(b) Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law filed by Ashley Alford. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix APPENDIX OF EXHIBITS, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Exhibit M, # 15 Exhibit N, # 16 Exhibit O, # 17 Exhibit P, # 18 Exhibit Q, # 19 Exhibit R)(McBrayer, Martha)
November 15, 2011 Filing 429 NOTICE of Hearing: Settlement Conference set for 1/13/2012 at 12:00 PM in East St. Louis Courthouse before Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams. The conference will begin immediately following the hearing before Judge Reagan on Defendant's post trial motions. (amv) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
November 10, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 428 ORDER: The Court DENIES 427 Motion for Extension of Time to File Responses. The parties' proposed schedule, which extends the final briefing deadline to January 9, 2012, allows inadequate time for the Court to prepare for the January 13, 2012, hearing, especially if the Court is in trial. As the schedule currently stands, all briefing must be completed by January 3, 2012. Prior to that deadline, the parties may adjust the schedule as needed. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 11/10/11. (caa)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
November 8, 2011 Filing 427 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply by Ashley Alford. (Cates, Judy)
October 21, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 426 ORDER denying 420 Motion REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 10/21/2011. (dkd )
October 21, 2011 Filing 425 NOTICE OF ERRORS AND/OR DEFICIENCIES re 423 Notice (Other) filed by Aaron Rents, Inc. See attached document for specifics. (slj)
October 21, 2011 Filing 424 NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking 418 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Aaron Rents, Inc. and 419 Motion for Miscellaneous Relief filed by Aaron Rents, Inc. Documents were re-filed together in Document 420. No further action required by filer. (slj) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
October 20, 2011 Filing 423 Exhibit by Aaron Rents, Inc. re 422 Memorandum in Support of Motion, 421 Memorandum in Support of Motion Combined Appendix in Support of Motion for New Trial and Mot for Judgment as a Matter of Law (Olson, Camille) Modified on 10/21/2011 (slj).
October 20, 2011 Filing 422 MEMORANDUM in Support re 414 MOTION for New Trial Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc's. Rule 59 Motion for New Trial on Liability and Damages and Alternative Motion for Remittitur filed by Aaron Rents, Inc.. (Olson, Camille)
October 20, 2011 Filing 421 MEMORANDUM in Support re 415 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc.'s Rule 50(b) Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law filed by Aaron Rents, Inc.. (Olson, Camille)
October 20, 2011 Filing 420 MOTION REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE (CORRECTED) by Aaron Rents, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Appendix 2)(Olson, Camille)
October 20, 2011 Filing 419 ENTRY STRICKEN - MOTION JudicialNoticeAppendix2 re 418 MOTION Request for Judicial Notice by Aaron Rents, Inc. (Olson, Camille) Modified on 10/21/2011 (slj).
October 20, 2011 Filing 418 ENTRY STRICKEN - MOTION Request for Judicial Notice by Aaron Rents, Inc. (Olson, Camille) Modified on 10/21/2011 (slj).
October 4, 2011 Filing 417 Supersedeas BOND in the amount of $ 5,000,000 posted by Aaron Rents, Inc. (bkl)
September 23, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 416 ORDER granting 413 Motion for Bond: In compliance with this Court's Order of September 6, 2011, Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc., submits a proposed supersedeas bond and moves for approval thereof (Doc. 413). Plaintiff Ashley Alford filed no objection to the terms of the bond or the bonding company by the September 22, 5:00 p.m., deadline. Finding that the proposed bond meets the requirements set forth in its September 6 Order, the Court approves the bond and continues in place the stay of execution of judgment pending further order of the Court. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 9/23/11. (caa)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
September 20, 2011 Filing 415 MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc.'s Rule 50(b) Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law by Aaron Rents, Inc.. Responses due by 10/24/2011 (Olson, Camille)
September 20, 2011 Filing 414 MOTION for New Trial Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc's. Rule 59 Motion for New Trial on Liability and Damages and Alternative Motion for Remittitur by Aaron Rents, Inc.. Responses due by 10/24/2011 (Olson, Camille)
September 20, 2011 Filing 413 MOTION for Bond Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc's Motion for Approval of Supersedeas Bond by Aaron Rents, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. A to Def. Aaron Rents Motion for Approval of Supersedeas Bond, # 2 Exhibit Ex. B Def. Aaron Rent Motion for Approval of Supersedeas Bond)(Olson, Camille)
September 7, 2011 Set/Reset Hearings: Motion Hearing set for 1/13/2012 at 10:00 AM in East St. Louis Courthouse before Judge Michael J. Reagan. (dkd )
September 7, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 411 ORDER: The Court restates the briefing schedule for Rule 50 and 59 motions, with revisions discussed at the hearing held September 6, 2011, and sets the motions for hearing. Motions brought under Rules 50 and 59 shall be filed according to the deadlines set forth in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Defendants' briefs shall be filed within 30 days thereafter. Plaintiff's response shall be filed within 45 days after Defendants file their briefs. Defendants' replies, if any, shall be filed within 14 days thereafter, and Plaintiff's sur-replies, if any, within 14 days after that. Defendants' briefs and Plaintiff's response shall not exceed 40 pages each. Replies and sur-replies shall not exceed 10 pages each. As before, the Court sets no deadline for Plaintiff's filing a motion for fees and costs; after Plaintiff files the motion, Defendants shall respond within 30 days. The Court sets the Rule 50 and 59 motions for hearing on Friday, January 13, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. The Court has allotted 2 hours for the hearing, which will be divided equally among the parties. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 9/7/11. (caa)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
September 6, 2011 Filing 412 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams: Settlement Conference held on 9/6/2011. Judy Cates, David Cates and Martha McBrayer appear along with plaintiff Ashley Alford. Camilla Olson and Richard Lapp appear on behalf of defendants. Case did not settle. (Court Reporter n/a.) (amv) THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
September 6, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 410 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 406 Motion to Stay Execution of Judgment. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 9/6/11. (caa)
September 6, 2011 Filing 409 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael J. Reagan: Motion Hearing held on 9/6/2011. (Court Reporter Daveanna Ramsey.) (dkd )
September 1, 2011 Filing 408 RESPONSE in Opposition re 406 MOTION to Stay re 405 Judgment Motion for Stay of Execution of Judgment and Memorandum in Support filed by Ashley Alford. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit TRANSCRIPT OF TRIAL, VOLUME XII BEFORE THE HONORABLE MICHAEL J. REAGAN, pg. 1, 18, 19, 20, 25)(McBrayer, Martha)
August 25, 2011 Filing 407 NOTICE OF ERRORS AND/OR DEFICIENCIES re 406 Motion to Stay filed by Aaron Rents, Inc. See attached document for specifics. (slj)
August 25, 2011 Opinion or Order ORDER re 406 Motion for Stay of Execution of Judgment: Pursuant to Rule 62 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc., moves for a stay of execution of the judgment entered against it on August 24, 2011. The Court hereby SETS A DEADLINE for Plaintiff-Intervenor Alford to file her response to Aarons' motion. Alford shall file any response by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 1, 2011. The Rule 62 motion remains set for hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. (See Doc. 398). [Response due by 9/1/2011; Motion Hearing set for 9/6/2011 11:00 AM in East St. Louis Courthouse before Judge Michael J. Reagan]. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 8/25/11. (caa)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
August 24, 2011 Filing 406 MOTION to Stay re 405 Judgment Motion for Stay of Execution of Judgment and Memorandum in Support by Aaron Rents, Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A)(Olson, Camille) Modified on 8/25/2011 (slj).
August 24, 2011 Filing 405 JUDGMENT. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 8/24/2011. (myz)
August 12, 2011 Filing 404 Transcript of Trial, Volume XII held on June 8, 2011, before Judge Michael J. Reagan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Barbara Kniepmann, Telephone number 618-482-9482. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) business 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. This policy is located on our website at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/CMECFTranscriptPolicy.pdf. 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. Redaction Request due 9/2/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/12/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/10/2011. (bkk, )
August 12, 2011 Filing 403 Transcript of Trial, Volume X held on June 6, 2011, before Judge Michael J. Reagan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Barbara Kniepmann, Telephone number 618-482-9482. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) business 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. This policy is located on our website at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/CMECFTranscriptPolicy.pdf. 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. Redaction Request due 9/2/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/12/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/10/2011. (bkk, )
August 12, 2011 Filing 402 Transcript of Trial, Volume XI held on June 7, 2011, before Judge Michael J. Reagan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Barbara Kniepmann, Telephone number 618-482-9482. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) business 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. This policy is located on our website at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/CMECFTranscriptPolicy.pdf. 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. Redaction Request due 9/2/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/12/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/10/2011. (bkk, )
August 5, 2011 Filing 401 NOTICE of Hearing: Settlement Conference set for 9/6/2011 at 1:00 PM in East St. Louis Courthouse before Magistrate Judge Stephen C. Williams. (amv)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
August 1, 2011 Filing 400 NOTICE of Appearance by Richard B. Lapp on behalf of Aaron Rents, Inc. (Lapp, Richard)
August 1, 2011 Filing 399 NOTICE of Appearance by Camille A. Olson on behalf of Aaron Rents, Inc. (Olson, Camille)
July 27, 2011 Motion Hearing: Per Order 398 , the Court sets the yet-to-be-filed motion under Rule 62 for hearing for 9/6/2011 at 11:00 AM in East St. Louis Courthouse before Judge Michael J. Reagan. (lmb)
July 27, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 398 ORDER: This case is before the Court for calendar management. The court reporter will complete the transcript shortly. The Court expects to enter judgment in the case on August 24, 2011. That will trigger two clocks: one 28 days in length for post-trial motions under Rules 50 and 59 and one 14 days in length under Rule 62 for stay of execution of judgment. In an earlier proceeding, Defendant Aaron's indicated that it will move for a stay of execution, and in anticipation, the Court sets the yet-to-be-filed motion under Rule 62 for hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. That same day the case is set for a settlement conference before Magistrate Judge Stephen Williams at 1:00 p.m., following the hearing with this Court. The parties are directed to individually contact Magistrate Judge Williams within three business days of receipt of this order for the purpose of discussing preparations for the settlement conference. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 7/27/11. (caa)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
July 27, 2011 Filing 397 Transcript of Trial, Volume IX held on June 3, 2011, before Judge Michael J. Reagan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Barbara Kniepmann, Telephone number 618-482-9482. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) business 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. This policy is located on our website at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/CMECFTranscriptPolicy.pdf. 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. Redaction Request due 8/17/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/29/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/25/2011. (bkk, )
July 20, 2011 Filing 396 Transcript of Trial, Volume VIII held on June 2, 2011, before Judge Michael J. Reagan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Barbara Kniepmann, Telephone number 618-482-9482. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) business 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. This policy is located on our website at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/CMECFTranscriptPolicy.pdf. 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. Redaction Request due 8/10/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/22/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/18/2011. (bkk, )
July 15, 2011 Filing 395 Transcript of Trial, Volume VII held on June 1, 2011, before Judge Michael J. Reagan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Barbara Kniepmann, Telephone number 618-482-9482. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) business 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. This policy is located on our website at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/CMECFTranscriptPolicy.pdf. 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. Redaction Request due 8/5/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/15/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/13/2011. (bkk, )
July 12, 2011 Filing 394 Transcript of Trial, Volume VI held on May 31, 2011, before Judge Michael J. Reagan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Barbara Kniepmann, Telephone number 618-482-9482. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) business 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. This policy is located on our website at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/CMECFTranscriptPolicy.pdf. 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. Redaction Request due 8/2/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/12/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/11/2011. (bkk, )
July 7, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 393 ORDER granting 390 Motion to Conform the Jury's Award of Title VII Damages to the Statutory Cap. As to Count XII, the Court reduces the compensatory damages award from $4,000,000.00 to $300,000.00 and vacates the $50,000,000.00 punitive damages award. Final judgment will be entered in this case when the court reporter completes the transcript. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 7/7/11. (caa)
July 1, 2011 Return of Exhibits to Officer Diane Coppotelli, O'Fallon Police Department. (dkd )
June 29, 2011 Filing 392 RESPONSE to Motion re 390 MOTION Conform the Jury's Award of Title VII Damages to the Statutory Cap filed by Ashley Alford. (McBrayer, Martha)
June 28, 2011 Filing 391 RECEIPT for Permanent Release of Exhibits. (Cleek, Alisa)
June 22, 2011 Filing 390 MOTION Conform the Jury's Award of Title VII Damages to the Statutory Cap by Aaron Rents, Inc.. (Cleek, Alisa)
June 20, 2011 Filing 389 MANDATE of USCA as to 258 Notice of Appeal filed by Ashley Alford. Mandate dismisses the appeal for lack of jurisdiction. (Attachments: # 1 Certified Judgment) (slj)
June 16, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 387 ORDER: Pursuant to discussion during the teleconference held June 15, 2011, the Court orders as follows. By June 22, 2011, Defendant Aaron Rents, Inc., shall file a motion seeking a determination as to how the $300,000 cap on Count 12 will be allocated between compensatory and punitive damages. Plaintiff's response, if any, shall be filed by June 29. Motions brought under Rules 50 and 59 shall be filed according to the deadlines set forth in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Defendants' briefs shall be filed within 30 days thereafter. Plaintiff's response shall be filed within 45 days after Defendants file their briefs. Defendants' replies, if any, shall be filed within 7 days thereafter, and Plaintiff's sur-reply, if any, within 7 days after that. Defendants' briefs and Plaintiff's response shall not exceed 40 pages each. Replies and sur-reply shall not exceed 10 pages each. The Court sets no deadline for Plaintiff's filing a motion for fees and costs; after Plaintiff files the motion, Defendants shall respond within 30 days. Defendants may move to stay enforcement of judgment, which the Court will, if necessary, take up prior to the expiration of the 14-day deadline. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 6/16/11. (caa)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
June 15, 2011 Filing 388 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael J. Reagan: Telephone Conference held on 6/15/2011 on post trial matters. David S. Ratner appearing on behalf of the plaintiff. Alisa Cleek appearing on behalf of defendant Aaron Rents, Inc. and Greg Roosevelt appearing on behalf of defendant Richard Moore. Court discussed briefing schedule and post trial issues. Order to issue. (Court Reporter Barb Kniepmann.) (dkd )
June 15, 2011 Filing 386 Transcript of Trial, Volume V held on May 27, 2011, before Judge Michael J. Reagan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Barbara Kniepmann, Telephone number 618-482-9482. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) business 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. This policy is located on our website at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/CMECFTranscriptPolicy.pdf. 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. Redaction Request due 7/6/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/18/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/13/2011. (bkk, )
June 15, 2011 Filing 385 Transcript of Trial, Volume IV held on May 26, 2011, before Judge Michael J. Reagan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Barbara Kniepmann, Telephone number 618-482-9482. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) business 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. This policy is located on our website at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/CMECFTranscriptPolicy.pdf. 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. Redaction Request due 7/6/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/18/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/13/2011. (bkk, )
June 15, 2011 Filing 383 Transcript of Trial, Volume III held on May 25, 2011, before Judge Michael J. Reagan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Barbara Kniepmann, Telephone number 618-482-9482. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) business 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. This policy is located on our website at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/CMECFTranscriptPolicy.pdf. 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. Redaction Request due 7/6/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/18/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/13/2011. (bkk, )
June 15, 2011 Filing 382 Transcript of Trial, Volume II held on May 24, 2011, before Judge Michael J. Reagan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Barbara Kniepmann, Telephone number 618-482-9482. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) business 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. This policy is located on our website at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/CMECFTranscriptPolicy.pdf. 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. Redaction Request due 7/6/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/18/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/13/2011. (bkk, )
June 15, 2011 Filing 381 Transcript of Trial, Volume I held on May 23, 2011, before Judge Michael J. Reagan. Court Reporter/Transcriber Barbara Kniepmann, Telephone number 618-482-9482. NOTICE: The parties have seven (7) business 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. This policy is located on our website at www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/Forms/CMECFTranscriptPolicy.pdf. 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. Redaction Request due 7/6/2011. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 7/18/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/13/2011. (bkk, )
June 15, 2011 Filing 380 AMENDED NOTICE of Hearing: NOTICE of Hearing: The Court SETS this matter for teleconference before Judge Michael J. Reagan on 6/15/2011, 03:00 PM to discuss post-trial matters. Instructions for placing the conference call are as follows: call toll free 888-684-8852; when prompted enter Access Code 8364933; and when prompted enter Security Code 9225. (dkd )THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
June 10, 2011 Filing 378 NOTICE of Hearing: The Court SETS this matter for teleconference before Judge Michael J. Reagan on 6/15/2011, 03:00 PM to discuss post-trial matters. Instructions for placing the conference call are as follows: call toll free 888-684-8852; when prompted enter Security Code 9225 before Judge Michael J. Reagan. (dkd )THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
June 9, 2011 Filing 379 RECEIPT for Permanent Release of Exhibits by plaintiff. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit List)(dkd )
June 8, 2011 Filing 384 Redacted Jury Notes. (dkd )
June 8, 2011 Filing 377 Jury Instructions Given as to Punitive. (Attachments: # 1 Marked, # 2 Refused, # 3 Unmarked)(dkd )
June 8, 2011 Filing 374 JURY VERDICT PUNITIVE-COUNT V AND XII in favor of plaintiff and against defendant Aaron Rents, Inc.(dkd )
June 8, 2011 Filing 372 JURY VERDICT PUNITIVE-COUNT I and/or Count II, in favor of defendant Moore and against plaintiff. (dkd )
June 8, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 359 ORDER Furnishing Jury Meals. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 06/08/2011. (dkd )
June 7, 2011 Filing 376 Jury Instructions Given as to Compensatory. (Attachments: # 1 Marked, # 2 Refused)(dkd )
June 7, 2011 Filing 370 JURY VERDICT COMPENSATORY-COUNT XI AND XII, in favor of defendant Aaron Rents, Inc. as to Count XI and against plaintiff. Finding in favor of plaintiff and against defendant Aaron Rents, Inc. as to Count XII.(dkd )
June 7, 2011 Filing 368 JURY VERDICT COMPENSATORY-COUNT V AND VIII, in favor of plaintiff and against defendant Aaron Rents, Inc.(dkd )
June 7, 2011 Filing 366 JURY VERDICT COMPENSATORY-COUNT I AND II, in favor of plaintiff and against defendant Moore.(dkd )
June 7, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 361 ORDER Furnishing Jury Meals. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 06/07/11. (dkd )
June 7, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 357 ENTRY STRICKEN: ORDER Furnishing Jury Meals. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 06/07/2011. (dkd )
June 3, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 350 ORDER Furnishing Jury Meals. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 06/03/2011. (dkd )
June 3, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 348 ORDER allowing the jury to consider the issue of punitive damages as to Counts 1, 2, 5, 11 and 12. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 6/3/11. (caa)
May 3, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 311 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 279 Motion in Limine; denying 280 Motion in Limine; denying 281 Motion in Limine; denying 282 Motion in Limine; granting 283 Motion in Limine. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 5/3/11. (caa)
May 3, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 310 ORDER granting in part and denying in part 244 Motion for Summary Judgment: granting summary judgment as to negligent hiring and denying summary judgment in all other respects. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 5/3/11. (caa)
July 8, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 195 ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF SPECIAL MASTER 184 filed by Bill B. Dorothy, II GRANTING 95 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete the Deposition of Belynda Woods and for An Order Requiring Plaintiff-Intervenor's Counsel to Cease Engaging in Tactics to Delay and Impede the Taking of Depositions in This Case filed by Aaron Rents, Inc. and Brad Markin, DENYING 127 Joint MOTION to Compel filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, GRANTING 156 MOTION to Strike 148 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion of Declaration of Vanessa Adams filed by Ashley Alford, GRANTING IN PART 129 Joint MOTION to Compel Production of All Electronic Images from Security Cameras filed by Ashley Alford and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, DENYING 106 MOTION for Order to Admonish Plaintiff-Intervenor's Counsel to Allow All Deponents to Complete Their Answers Without Interruption, and Against Taking Photographs in Connection With a Judicial Proceeding filed by Aaron Rents, Inc., DENYING 124 MOTION to Compel Responses to Plaintiff-Intervenor's First Request for Production of Documents to Brad Martin filed by Ashley Alford, GRANTING 130 Joint MOTION to Compel Privilege Log Pursuant to Rule 26 filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, DENYING 125 MOTION to Compel Responses to Plaintiff-Intervenor's Second Request for Production to Aaron Rents, Inc. filed by Ashley Alford, DENYING 126 MOTION to Compel Responses to Plaintiff-Intervenor's Third Request for Production filed by Ashley Alford, GRANTING 142 MOTION to Strike 140 Reply to Response to Motion, 141 Reply to Response to Motion, Declarations of Counsel for Defendants filed by Ashley Alford, GRANTING IN PART 84 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete the Deposition of Plaintiff-Intervenor Ashley Alford, For an Order Instructing Plaintiff-Intervenor's Counsel To Not Make Coaching Objections, and To Compel Responses to Prior Deposition Questioning filed by Aaron Rents, Inc., GRANTING 158 Second MOTION to Strike 148 Memorandum in Opposition to Motion,, of Declarations of Counsel for Defendants filed by Ashley Alford, GRANTING 136 MOTION to Compel Responses to Plaintiff-Intervenor's First and Second Requests for Production of Documents to Richard Moore filed by Ashley Alford, MOOTING 132 Joint MOTION to Compel Document Production Compliant with Rule 34 filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, DENYING 135 MOTION to Compel Responses to Plaintiff-Intervenor's Fifth Request for Production filed by Ashley Alford, DENYING 134 MOTION to Compel Responses to Plaintiff-Intervenor's Fourth Request for Production filed by Ashley Alford. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 7/8/2010. (jmp)
December 29, 2009 Filing 177 CONSENT DECREE: Plaintiff, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission terminated. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 12/29/09. (acm)
November 24, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 166 ORDER severing for purposes of trial the claims of the Plaintiff Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the claims of Plaintiff-Intervenor Ashley Alford. The Court notifies the parties of its intention to appoint a pretrial master under Fed. R. Civ. P. 53. The parties are granted until 12/10/2009 to be heard in writing on the appointment of a pretrial master. The attorneys of record are ordered to serve a copy of this order on their clients and file with the Court by 12/10/2009 an acknowledgment indicating such service. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 11/24/2009. (hbs)
October 13, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 144 ORDER. The Settlement Conference set for 2/2/2010 is CANCELED and RESET for 11/30/2009 at 9:00 AM in the East St. Louis Courthouse before Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 10/13/2009. (hbs)
September 18, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 115 PROTECTIVE ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 9/18/2009. (hbs)
September 18, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 114 ORDER REGARDING DISCOVERY DISPUTES. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 9/18/2009. (hbs)
July 30, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 75 ORDER denying 68 Motion for Reconsideration of 67 Magistrate Judge Wilkerson's June 26, 2009 Order. Signed by Judge Michael J. Reagan on 7/30/09. (caa)
June 26, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 67 ORDER Regarding Discovery Dispute. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 6/26/2009. (hbs)
June 22, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 61 AMENDED SCHEDULING AND DISCOVERY ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 6/22/2009. (hbs)
February 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER Regarding Discovery Dispute Hearing held on February 19, 2009. Defendant's Motion for Reconsideration of Plaintiffs' Motion to Quash 41 is MOOT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Donald G. Wilkerson on 2/23/2009. (hbs)
December 1, 2008 Filing 11 ANSWER to 7 Amended Complaint by Aaron Rents, Inc..(Rhode, Shari)
December 1, 2008 Filing 10 ANSWER to 2 Complaint by Aaron Rents, Inc..(Rhode, Shari)
November 10, 2008 Filing 7 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Richard Moore, Brad Markin, Aaron Rents, Inc., filed by Ashley Alford.(Cates, Judy)
September 30, 2008 Filing 2 COMPLAINT against Aaron Rents, Inc., filed by Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Seely, Barbara) Modified on 9/30/2008 (tkm ).

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