Charles Golbert, et al v. Marc Smith, et al
| CHARLES P. GOLBERT, Cook County Public Guardian, on behalf of J.B., K.J., M.J., D.M., J.R., J.S., T.W., and named plaintiffs Janiah C., and E.C., on behalf of themselves and a class of others similarly situated., J. B., K. J., M. J. and D. M. |
| MARC D. SMITH, DEBRA DYER-WEBSTER, BEVERLY J. WALKER, LAUREN WILLIAMS and RYAN GOODWIN |
| 25-2235 |
| July 22, 2025 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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Filing 29
Order issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellants' reply brief. [ # 28 ] Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 02/23/2026 for Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M. SCR [29] [7497903] [25-2235] (AP) [Entered: 01/13/2026 09:51 AM]
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| Filing 28 Motion filed by Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M. to extend time to file Reply Brief, Unopposed. [28] [7497812] [25-2235] (Pierce, Megan) [Entered: 01/12/2026 05:07 PM] |
| Filing 27 Paper copies of appellee brief filed by Appellees Debra Dyer-Webster, Ryan Goodwin, Marc D. Smith, Beverly J. Walker and Lauren Williams. [27] [7496070] [25-2235] (CAG) [Entered: 01/05/2026 02:32 PM] |
| Filing 26 NOTICE: Attorney Leigh J. Jahnig for Appellees Debra Dyer-Webster, Ryan Goodwin, Marc D. Smith, Beverly J. Walker and Lauren Williams will not be available for oral argument January 30, 2026 through February 5, 2026 and July 1, 2026 through July 7, 2026. [26] [7495954] [25-2235] (Jahnig, Leigh) [Entered: 01/05/2026 10:22 AM] |
| Filing 25 Appellee's brief filed by Appellees Debra Dyer-Webster, Ryan Goodwin, Marc D. Smith, Beverly J. Walker and Lauren Williams. Paper copies due on 01/07/2026. [25] [7495831] [25-2235] (CAG) [Entered: 12/31/2025 04:36 PM] |
| Filing 24 Submitted appellee brief by Leigh J. Jahnig for Appellees Debra Dyer-Webster, Ryan Goodwin, Marc D. Smith, Beverly J. Walker and Lauren Williams. [24] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7495829] [25-2235] (Jahnig, Leigh) [Entered: 12/31/2025 04:32 PM] |
| Filing 23 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Annalise Wagner for Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M.. Additional Parties: Cook County Public Guardian, R., J.; S.,T.; W., T; C., Janiah, C., E.. [23] [7490851] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2235][23] [7490851] [25-2235]--[Edited 12/04/2025 by HTP to reflect addition of counsel.] (Wagner, Annalise) [Entered: 12/04/2025 03:22 PM] |
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Filing 22
Order issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellees' brief. [ # 20 ] Appellees' brief due on or before 01/02/2026 for Debra Dyer-Webster, Ryan Goodwin, Marc D. Smith, Beverly J. Walker and Lauren Williams. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 01/23/2026 for Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M. CDH [22] [7489364] [25-2235] (HTP) [Entered: 11/26/2025 09:53 AM]
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| Filing 21 Filed Response in Opposition by Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M. to DEFENDANTS-APPELLEES' THIRD MOTION FOR EXTENSION. [21][7489184] [25-2235] (Pierce, Megan) [Entered: 11/25/2025 01:12 PM] |
| Filing 20 Motion filed by Appellees Debra Dyer-Webster, Ryan Goodwin, Marc D. Smith, Beverly J. Walker and Lauren Williams to extend time to file appellee brief. [20] [7488792] [25-2235] (Jahnig, Leigh) [Entered: 11/24/2025 10:41 AM] |
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Filing 19
ORDER issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellees' brief. [ # 18 ] Appellees' brief due on or before 12/03/2025 for Debra Dyer-Webster, Ryan Goodwin, Marc D. Smith, Beverly J. Walker and Lauren Williams. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 12/24/2025 for Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M. CDH [19] [7483564] [25-2235] (CG) [Entered: 10/28/2025 11:44 AM]
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| Filing 18 Motion filed by Appellees Debra Dyer-Webster, Ryan Goodwin, Marc D. Smith, Beverly J. Walker and Lauren Williams to extend time to file appellee brief. [18] [7483391] [25-2235] (Jahnig, Leigh) [Entered: 10/27/2025 04:33 PM] |
| Filing 17 Appearance form filed by Attorney Leigh J. Jahnig for Appellees Debra Dyer-Webster, Ryan Goodwin, Marc D. Smith, Beverly J. Walker and Lauren Williams. Additional Parties: Antwan Turpeau, Janet Wukas Ahern, Jacquelin Dortch, Keith Polan, Ashley Deckert, Sari Rowitz, Karen Austin-Antoine. [17] [7479695] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [25-2235] [Edited 10/09/2025 by CG to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Jahnig, Leigh) [Entered: 10/08/2025 05:12 PM] |
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Filing 16
ORDER issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellees' brief. [ # 15 ] Appellees' brief due on or before 11/03/2025 for Debra Dyer-Webster, Ryan Goodwin, Marc D. Smith, Beverly J. Walker and Lauren Williams. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 11/24/2025 for Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M. SCR [16] [7477500] [25-2235]--[Edited 09/29/2025 by CG] (CG) [Entered: 09/29/2025 08:58 AM]
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| Filing 15 Motion filed by Appellees Debra Dyer-Webster, Ryan Goodwin, Marc D. Smith, Beverly J. Walker and Lauren Williams to extend time to file appellee brief. [15] [7477358] [25-2235] (Hansen, Christina) [Entered: 09/26/2025 12:39 PM] |
| Filing 14 Paper copies of appellant brief filed by Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M.. [14] [7472519] [25-2235] (EF) [Entered: 09/04/2025 11:18 AM] |
| Filing 13 Appellant's brief filed by Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M. Appellee's brief due on or before 10/02/2025 for Debra Dyer-Webster, Ryan Goodwin, Marc D. Smith, Beverly J. Walker and Lauren Williams. Paper copies due on 09/09/2025. REMINDER: If a case is designated to proceed to oral argument, hearing notices will be mailed shortly before the date of oral argument. Please note that counsel's unavailability for oral argument must be submitted by letter, filed electronically with the Clerk's Office, and should be made by no later than seven days after the filing of the appellee's brief. See Cir. R. 34(b)(3), (4). The court's calendar is located at https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/cal/argcalendar.pdf. Once scheduled, oral argument is rescheduled only in extraordinary circumstances. See Cir. R. 34(b)(4), (e). [13] [7472120] [25-2235] (DAB) [Entered: 09/03/2025 08:40 AM] |
| Filing 12 Re-Submitted appellant brief by Ruth Brown for Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M.. [12] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7472085] [25-2235] (Brown, Ruth) [Entered: 09/02/2025 04:59 PM] |
| Filing 11 Brief deficiency letter sent to Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M.. [11] [7472045] [25-2235] (DAB) [Entered: 09/02/2025 04:16 PM] |
| Filing 10 Re-Submitted appellant brief by Ruth Brown for Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M.. [10] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7471988] [25-2235] (Brown, Ruth) [Entered: 09/02/2025 02:35 PM] |
| Filing 9 Submitted appellant brief by Ruth Brown for Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M.. [9] NOTE: Access to this entry is limited to counsel of record. Once the document is approved by the court, it will be filed onto the court's docket as a separate entry which will be open to the public. [7471923] [25-2235] (Brown, Ruth) [Entered: 09/02/2025 12:21 PM] |
| Filing 8 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Jon Loevy for Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M.. for R., J.; S., J.; W., T.; Named Plaintiffs C., Janiah; C., E.. [8] [7465948] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2235]--[Edited 07/30/2025 by FP to reflect that atty. Loevy is added to the docket.] (Loevy, Jon) [Entered: 07/30/2025 12:52 PM] |
| Filing 7 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Russell Ainsworth for Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M.. for R., J.; S., J.; W., T.; Named Plaintiffs C., Janiah; C., E.. [7] [7465943] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2235] (Ainsworth, Russell) [Entered: 07/30/2025 12:37 PM] |
| Filing 6 Appearance form filed by Attorney Christina T. Hansen for Appellees Debra Dyer-Webster, Ryan Goodwin, Marc D. Smith, Beverly J. Walker and Lauren Williams. Additional Parties: Antwan Turpeau, Janet Wukas Ahern, Jacquelin Dortch, Keith Polan, Ashley Deckert, Sari Rowitz, Karen Austin-Antoine. [6] [7465834] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [25-2235] -[Edited 07/30/2025 by CG to reflect the termination and addition of counsel.] (Hansen, Christina) [Entered: 07/29/2025 08:47 PM] |
| Filing 5 Filed Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet by Appellants Charles P. Golbert, J. B., K. J., M. J. and D. M.. [5] [7465832] [25-2235] (Brown, Ruth) [Entered: 07/29/2025 05:08 PM] |
| Filing 4 Appearance form filed by Attorney Megan Pierce for Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M.. Additional Parties: Cook County Public Guardian, R., J.; S.,T.; W., T; C., Janiah, C., E.. [4] [7464526] (L-No; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2235] [4] [7464526] [25-2235]--[Edited 07/23/2025 by HTP to reflect addition of counsel.] (Pierce, Megan) [Entered: 07/23/2025 11:54 AM] |
| Filing 3 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statement and Appearance filed by Attorney Ruth Brown for Appellants J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M.. for Cook County Public Guardian, R., J.; S., J.; W., T.; C., Janiah; C., E.. [3] [7464507] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [25-2235] [3] [7464507] [25-2235]--[Edited 07/23/2025 by HTP to reflect addition of counsel.] (Brown, Ruth) [Entered: 07/23/2025 11:34 AM] |
| Filing 2 THIS CAUSE CONSISTS OF MORE THAN 5 PARTIES FOR EITHER SIDE. The following are those parties to this cause as reflected on the District Court docket, yet are not reflected on the Appellate docket/caption for administrative purposes: APPELLANTS: J.R., J.S., T.W., Janiah C., and E.C. APPELLEES: Antwan Turpeau, Janet Wukas Polan, Jacquelin Dortch, Ashley Deckert, Sari Rowitz, Karen Austin-Antoine, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. [2] [7464441] [25-2235] (CG) [Entered: 07/23/2025 09:58 AM] |
| Filing 1 Private civil case docketed. Fee paid. Docketing statement filed. Transcript information sheet due by 08/05/2025. Appellant's brief due on or before 09/02/2025 for J. B., Charles P. Golbert, K. J., M. J. and D. M. [1] [7464431] [25-2235] (CG) [Entered: 07/23/2025 09:47 AM] |
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