Kenneth Dalla Costa, et al v. Veena Ramaiah, et al
| KENNETH DALLA COSTA, individually and as parent and next friend of AA, BB, and CC and DEBORAH DALLA COSTA, individually and as parent and next friend of AA, BB, and CC |
| VEENA RAMAIAH, LINDSAY FORREY, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO MEDICAL CENTER, doing business as COMER CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, SAMANTHA ILIC and MELISSA LARA |
| 26-1907 |
| April 27, 2026 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit |
| Other Civil Rights |
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| Filing 38 Paper copies of appellant reply brief filed by Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. [38] [7560511] [26-1907] (CAH) [Entered: 10/05/2026 02:14 PM] |
| Filing 36 Re-Submitted appellant reply brief by Aaron Rapier for Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. [36] 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. [7558716] [26-1907] (Rapier, Aaron) [Entered: 09/28/2026 11:11 AM] |
| Filing 37 Appellant's reply brief filed by Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. Paper copies due on 10/05/2026. [37] [7558867] [26-1907] (NHV) [Entered: 09/28/2026 02:49 PM] |
| Filing 35 Brief deficiency letter sent to Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. [35] [7558628] [26-1907] (NHV) [Entered: 09/28/2026 08:38 AM] |
| Filing 34 Submitted appellant reply brief by Aaron Rapier for Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. [34] 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. [7558533] [26-1907] (Rapier, Aaron) [Entered: 09/25/2026 03:37 PM] |
| Filing 33 NOTICE: Attorney Aaron W. Rapier for Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa will not be available for oral argument 9/28/26 - 10/9/26 and 11/30/26 - 12/24/26. [33] [7555228] [26-1907] (Rapier, Aaron) [Entered: 09/14/2026 02:54 PM] |
| Filing 32 NOTICE: Attorney Mr. Samuel Joseph Dayton for Appellees Samantha Ilic and Melissa Lara will not be available for oral argument October 30, 2026 - November 6, 2026 November 23, 2026 - November 27, 2026. [32] [7554697] [26-1907] (Dayton, Samuel) [Entered: 09/11/2026 09:36 AM] |
| Filing 31 NOTICE: Attorney James P. Durkin for Appellees Lindsay Forrey, Veena Ramaiah and University of Chicago Medical Center will not be available for oral argument September 28-29, 2026 and October 6, 2026. [31] [7554508] [26-1907] (Durkin, James) [Entered: 09/10/2026 12:46 PM] |
| Filing 30 Paper copies of appellee brief filed by Appellees Samantha Ilic and Melissa Lara. [30] [7554006] [26-1907] (DAB) [Entered: 09/09/2026 10:30 AM] |
| Filing 29 Paper copies of appellee brief filed by Appellees Lindsay Forrey, Veena Ramaiah and University of Chicago Medical Center. [29] [7553535] [26-1907] (NHV) [Entered: 09/08/2026 10:48 AM] |
| Filing 27 Re-Submitted appellee brief by Samuel J. Dayton for Appellees Samantha Ilic and Melissa Lara. [27] 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. [7553387] [26-1907] (Dayton, Samuel) [Entered: 09/08/2026 07:17 AM] |
| Filing 28 Appellee's brief filed by Appellees Samantha Ilic and Melissa Lara. Paper copies due on 09/11/2026. [28] [7553392] [26-1907] (EHF) [Entered: 09/08/2026 08:26 AM] |
| Filing 26 Appellee's brief filed by Appellees Lindsay Forrey, Veena Ramaiah and University of Chicago Medical Center. Paper copies due on 09/11/2026. [26] [7553334] [26-1907] (SK) [Entered: 09/04/2026 02:56 PM] |
| Filing 25 Brief deficiency letter sent to Appellees Samantha Ilic and Melissa Lara. [25] [7553328] [26-1907] (EHF) [Entered: 09/04/2026 02:48 PM] |
| Filing 24 Submitted appellee brief by Samuel J. Dayton for Appellees Samantha Ilic and Melissa Lara. [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. [7553279] [26-1907] (Dayton, Samuel) [Entered: 09/04/2026 01:13 PM] |
| Filing 23 Submitted appellee brief by James P. Durkin for Appellees Veena Ramaiah, Lindsay Forrey and University of Chicago Medical Center. [23] 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. [7553274] [26-1907] (Durkin, James) [Entered: 09/04/2026 12:45 PM] |
Filing 22
Order issued GRANTING motion to extend time to file appellees' briefs. [ # 21 ] Appellees' briefs due on or before 09/04/2026 for Lindsay Forrey, Samantha Ilic, Melissa Lara, Veena Ramaiah and University of Chicago Medical Center. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 09/25/2026 for Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. CDH [22] [7544457] [26-1907] (SCB) [Entered: 07/31/2026 02:12 PM]
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| Filing 21 Motion filed by Appellees Samantha Ilic and Melissa Lara to extend time to file appellee brief. [21] [7543870] [26-1907] (Dayton, Samuel) [Entered: 07/29/2026 01:48 PM] |
| Filing 20 Paper copies of appellant brief filed by Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. [20] [7542825] [26-1907] (EHF) [Entered: 07/27/2026 10:32 AM] |
| Filing 18 Re-Submitted appellant brief by Aaron Rapier for Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. [18] 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. [7538241] [26-1907] (Rapier, Aaron) [Entered: 07/07/2026 04:06 PM] |
| Filing 17 Re-Submitted appellant brief by Aaron Rapier for Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. [17] 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. [7538040] [26-1907] (Rapier, Aaron) [Entered: 07/07/2026 11:20 AM] |
| Filing 19 Appellant's brief filed by Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. Paper copies due on 07/13/2026. 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). [19] [7538251] [26-1907] (NHV) [Entered: 07/07/2026 04:31 PM] |
| Filing 16 Brief deficiency letter sent to Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. [16] [7537914] [26-1907] (NHV) [Entered: 07/07/2026 08:50 AM] |
| Filing 15 Submitted appellant brief by Aaron Rapier for Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. [15] 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. [7537894] [26-1907] (Rapier, Aaron) [Entered: 07/06/2026 11:34 PM] |
| Filing 14 Submitted Appendix by Aaron Rapier for Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. [14] 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. [7537890] [26-1907] (Rapier, Aaron) [Entered: 07/06/2026 10:04 PM] |
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Filing 13
ORDER: Pursuant to Circuit Rule 33, briefing will proceed as follows: Appellants' brief due on or before 07/06/2026 for Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. Appellees' briefs due on or before 08/05/2026 for Lindsay Forrey, Samantha Ilic, Melissa Lara, Veena Ramaiah and University of Chicago Medical Center. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 08/26/2026 for Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. RJS [7525934] [26-1907] (HTP) [Entered: 05/15/2026 12:40 PM]
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| Filing 12 Filed UCMC Defendants-Appellees' Statement Regarding Entry of Judgment in a Separate Document, Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 58(d). [12] [7524055] [26-1907] (MAN) [Entered: 05/07/2026 04:09 PM] |
| Filing 11 Circuit Rule 26.1 Disclosure statement and Appearance filed by Attorney James P. Durkin for Appellees Veena Ramaiah, Lindsay Forrey & University of Chicago Medical Center, in case 26-1907. (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [11] [7524053] [26-1907] (MAN) [Entered: 05/07/2026 04:06 PM] |
| Filing 10 Filed Statement by Appellees Samantha Ilic and Melissa Lara to Courts Order ECF 5 on 4/30/2026. [10] [7523591] [26-1907] (Dayton, Samuel) [Entered: 05/06/2026 01:33 PM] |
| Filing 9 Amended Appearance form filed by Attorney Samuel Dayton for Appellees Melissa Lara and Samantha Ilic. [9] [7523479] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-Yes) [26-1907] (Dayton, Samuel) [Entered: 05/06/2026 10:12 AM] |
| Filing 8 NOTICE: Circuit Rule 46(a) requires the lead attorney and any attorney who intends to present oral argument be admitted to practice in this court. The lead attorney for each party represented by counsel must apply for admission to practice in this court by the later of: (a) 30 days from the docketing of the matter in this court; or (b) 15 days from being retained or appointed as counsel. An attorney who intends to present oral argument must apply for admission to practice in this court before the filing of the appellee's brief. Our records indicate Attorney Gustavo A. Jimenez for Appellees Samantha Ilic and Melissa Lara has not been admitted to practice in this court as of this date. The "Application for Admission to Practice in the Seventh Circuit" form can be found at: https://www.ca7.uscourts.gov/assets/pdf/applctn.pdf. The filing of the completed application must be accomplished via the CM/ECF filing system. [8] [7523134] [26-1907] (LJ) [Entered: 05/05/2026 10:35 AM] |
| Filing 7 Appearance form filed by Attorney Samuel Dayton for Appellees Samantha Ilic and Melissa Lara. [7] [7522606] (L-Yes; E-Yes; R-No) [26-1907]--[Edited 05/04/2026 by PS - docket updated to reflect the addition of counsel.] (Dayton, Samuel) [Entered: 05/04/2026 09:07 AM] |
| Filing 6 Docketing Statement filed by Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. Prior or Related proceedings: No. [6] [7522442] [26-1907] (Rapier, Aaron) [Entered: 05/01/2026 01:41 PM] |
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Filing 5
ORDER: A preliminary review of the short record suggests that the district court has not entered a judgment under Rule 58 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Accordingly, both appellants and appellees shall file, on or before May 7, 2026, a statement advising the court whether they will request in the district court that judgment be set out in a separate document. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 58(d). JXK [5] [7522162] [26-1907] (PS) [Entered: 04/30/2026 03:34 PM]
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Filing 4
ORDER: Pursuant to Circuit Rule 33, briefing will proceed as follows: Appellants' brief due on or before 06/22/2026 for Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. Appellees' briefs are due on or before 07/22/2026 for Lindsay Forrey, Samantha Ilic, Melissa Lara, Veena Ramaiah and University of Chicago Medical Center. Appellants' reply brief, if any, is due on or before 08/12/2026 for Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. RJS [7521729] [26-1907] (FP) [Entered: 04/29/2026 02:30 PM]
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| Filing 3 Notice of Circuit Rule 33 mediation issued. The mediation will be conducted by phone, Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Central Time. See Notice for further details and requirements. RJS. [3] [7521727] [26-1907] (FP) [Entered: 04/29/2026 02:27 PM] |
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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). [7521426] [2] [7521426] [26-1907] (PS) [Entered: 04/28/2026 03:00 PM]
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| Filing 1 Private civil case docketed. Fee paid. Docketing Statement due for Appellants Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa by 05/01/2026. Transcript information sheet due by 05/11/2026. Appellants' brief due on or before 06/08/2026 for Deborah Dalla Costa and Kenneth Dalla Costa. [1] [7521419] [26-1907] (PS) [Entered: 04/28/2026 02:54 PM] |
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