Howard Ray, Sr., et al v. City of Chicago, et al
Plaintiff: HOWARD RAY, SR., as Special Administrator of the Estate of Dashand Ray and MARY RAY, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Dashand Ray
Defendant: CITY OF CHICAGO, STEPHEN R. PATTON, JAMES D. MONTGOMERY, JOHN H. EHRLICH, MELVIN L. BROOKS, JAMES D. MONTGOMERY & ASSOCIATES, LTD. and COCHRAN, CHERRY, GIVENS, SMITH & MONTGOMERY, LLC
Case Number: 25-2060
Filed: June 23, 2025
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 17, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER re: Motion to dismiss case. This cause is DISMISSED pursuant to F.R.A.P. 42(b). Mandate issued, no record to be returned. [ # 10 ][11][7475478] [25-2060] (JMB) [Entered: 09/17/2025 01:57 PM]
September 17, 2025 FOR COURT USE ONLY: Certified copy of Final Order with Mandate sent to the District Court Clerk. [7475484-2] [7475484] [25-2060] (JMB) [Entered: 09/17/2025 02:05 PM]
September 16, 2025 Filing 10 Motion filed by Appellants Howard Ray, Sr. and Mary Ray to dismiss case. [10] [7475314] [25-2060] (Onyango, Eric) [Entered: 09/16/2025 09:08 PM]
August 5, 2025 Filing 9 Appearance form filed by Attorney Stephen Collins for Appellees City of Chicago, Stephen R. Patton and John H. Ehrlich. [9] [7467109] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2060] [9] [7467109] [25-2060]--[Edited 08/06/2025 by HTP to reflect addition of counsel.] (Collins, Stephen) [Entered: 08/05/2025 04:33 PM]
July 28, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Order issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellants' brief. [ # 7 ] Appellants' brief due on or before 09/18/2025 for Howard Ray Sr. and Mary Ray. Appellees' briefs due on or before 10/20/2025 for Melvin L. Brooks, City of Chicago, Cochran, Cherry, Givens, Smith & Montgomery, LLC, John H. Ehrlich, James D. Montgomery & Associates, Ltd., James D. Montgomery and Stephen R. Patton. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 11/10/2025 for Appellants Howard Ray Sr. and Mary Ray. CDH [8] [7465295] [25-2060] (HTP) [Entered: 07/28/2025 09:57 AM]
July 23, 2025 Filing 7 Motion filed by Appellants Mary Ray and Howard Ray, Sr. to extend time to file appellant brief. [7] [7464718] [25-2060] (Onyango, Eric) [Entered: 07/23/2025 06:00 PM]
July 23, 2025 Filing 6 Filed Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet by Appellants Howard Ray, Sr. and Mary Ray. [6] [7464523] [25-2060] (Onyango, Eric) [Entered: 07/23/2025 11:53 AM]
June 29, 2025 Filing 5 Docketing Statement filed by Appellants Mary Ray and Howard Ray, Sr.. Prior or Related proceedings: No. [5] [7460141] [25-2060] (Onyango, Eric) [Entered: 06/29/2025 08:00 AM]
June 25, 2025 Filing 4 Appearance form filed by Attorney SUZANNE M. LOOSE for Appellees City of Chicago, Stephen R. Pattons and John H. Ehrlich. [4] [7459475] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [25-2060]--[Edited 06/25/2025 by FP to reflect that atty. Lamprinakos and atty Moore are termed and atty. Loose is added to the docket.] (Loose, Suzanne) [Entered: 06/25/2025 09:33 AM]
June 24, 2025 Filing 3 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Chris Wunder for Appellees Melvin L. Brooks, Cochran, Cherry, Givens, Smith & Montgomery, LLC, James D. Montgomery and Associates, Ltd. and James D. Montgomery. [3] [7459313] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2060] (Wunder, Christopher) [Entered: 06/24/2025 12:23 PM]
June 23, 2025 Opinion or Order Filing 2 ORDER: A review of the short record reveals that this appeal involves more than one appellee represented by different counsel. Counsel for appellees are encouraged to file a joint brief and appendix or adopt parts of a co-appellee's brief. The parties are reminded that redundant and uncoordinated briefing will be stricken. See United States v. Torres, 170 F.3d 749 (7th Cir. 1999); United States v. Ashman, 964 F.2d 596. (7th Cir. 1992). [7459249] JXK [2] [7459249] [25-2060] (CG) [Entered: 06/24/2025 11:21 AM]
June 23, 2025 Filing 1 Private civil case docketed. Fee paid. Docketing Statement due for Appellants Howard Ray Sr. and Mary Ray by 06/27/2025. Transcript information sheet due by 07/07/2025. Appellant's brief due on or before 08/04/2025 for Howard Ray Sr. and Mary Ray. [1] [7459243] [25-2060] (CG) [Entered: 06/24/2025 11:09 AM]

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Plaintiff: HOWARD RAY, SR., as Special Administrator of the Estate of Dashand Ray
Represented By: Eric C. Onyango
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Plaintiff: MARY RAY, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Dashand Ray
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Defendant: CITY OF CHICAGO
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