Christensen v. Haynes et al
Plaintiff: George Christensen
Defendant: Jonathan L. Haynes and Matthew N. Engel
Case Number: 3:2012cv00677
Filed: May 4, 2012
Court: US District Court for the District of Connecticut
Office: New Haven Office
County: Hartford
Presiding Judge: William I Garfinkel
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 4, 2014 Filing 38 JUDGMENT entered in favor of Jonathan L. Haynes, Matthew N. Engel against George Christensen.For Appeal Forms please go to the following website: http://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms/appeals_forms Signed by Judge William I. Garfinkel on 2/4/14.(Barrille, J.)
February 4, 2014 Filing 37 JURY VERDICT For Jonathan L. Haynes and Matthew N. Engel Against George Christensen. (Barrille, J.)
February 4, 2014 Filing 36 Marked Exhibit List and Marked Witness List by George Christensen, Matthew N. Engel, Jonathan L. Haynes. (Barrille, J.)
February 4, 2014 Filing 35 Jury Instructions. (Barrille, J.)
February 4, 2014 Filing 34 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William I. Garfinkel: Jury Trial completed on 2/4/2014. Total Time: 2 hours and 45 minutes(Court Reporter Robert Miller Sr.) (Barrille, J.)
February 4, 2014 JUDICIAL PROCEEDINGS SURVEY: The following link to the confidential survey requires you to log into CM/ECF for SECURITY purposes. Once in CM/ECF you will be prompted for the case number. Although you are receiving this survey through CM/ECF, it is hosted on an independent website called SurveyMonkey. Once in SurveyMonkey, the survey is located in a secure account. The survey is not docketed and it is not sent directly to the judge. To ensure anonymity, completed surveys are held up to 90 days before they are sent to the judge for review. We hope you will take this opportunity to participate, please click on this link: https://ecf.ctd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/Dispatch.pl?survey (Barrille, J.)
February 3, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORAL ORDER denying 31 Motion for Judgment as a Matter of Law. Signed by Judge William I. Garfinkel on 2/3/14. (Barrille, J.)
February 3, 2014 Filing 32 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William I. Garfinkel: Jury Trial held on 2/3/2014 Jury Trial Continued Until 2/4/14. Total Time: 5 hours and 25 minutes(Court Reporter Robert Miller Sr.) (Barrille, J.)
February 3, 2014 Filing 31 ORAL MOTION for Judgment as a Matter of Law by Matthew N. Engel, Jonathan L. Haynes.Responses due by 2/24/2014 (Barrille, J.)
January 28, 2014 Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph M. Merly on behalf of George Christensen (Merly, Joseph)
January 27, 2014 Filing 29 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William I. Garfinkel: Jury Selection held on 1/27/2014. Jury Trial set for 2/3/2014 10:00 AM in Magistrate Courtroom, 4th Floor, Room 435, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge William I. Garfinkel Total Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes(Court Reporter Robert Miller.) (Barrille, J.)
October 1, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 28 SCHEDULING ORDER: As set forth in the attached Trial Scheduling Order, this case has been set for Jury Selection on 1/27/2014 at 09:30AM before Judge William I. Garfinkel. The room for jury selection has yet to be determined. A three-day Jury Trial has been set to commence on 2/3/2014 at 10:00 AM in Magistrate Courtroom, 4th Floor, Room 435, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge William I. Garfinkel. Please see the attached Order for all other deadlines. Signed by Judge William I. Garfinkel on 10/1/2013.(Smith, M.)
September 30, 2013 Filing 27 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William I. Garfinkel: Telephonic Scheduling Conference held on 9/30/2013 to set Jury Selection and Trial Dates. 15 minutes. (Smith, M.)
September 27, 2013 Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Rose Longo-McLean on behalf of George Christensen (Longo-McLean, Rose) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/30/2013: #1 Corrected version) (Barrille, J.).
September 13, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 25 SCHEDULING ORDER: A telephonic Status Conference has been set for 9/30/2013 at 02:30 PM before Judge William I. Garfinkel for the purpose of setting a date for jury selection and trial dates. Plaintiff's counsel should set up the conference call and either call Chambers at 203-579-5593 when all counsel are on the call or provide Chambers with dial-in instructions. Signed by Judge William I. Garfinkel on 9/13/2013.(Smith, M.)
September 11, 2013 Filing 24 CONSENT to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge by George Christensen, Matthew N. Engel, Jonathan L. Haynes. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge William I. Garfinkel. This matter has been transferred to a magistrate judge. All non-efiled submissions should be filed at the seat of court where the magistrate judge presides. The case number will remain the same, but must be followed by the magistrate judge's initials. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 9/11/13.(Johnson, D.)
September 4, 2013 Filing 23 Docket Entry Correction re #21 Notice (Other) (Johnson, D.)
August 30, 2013 Filing 22 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Michael P. Shea: Telephonic Status Conference held on 8/30/2013. 10 minutes(Court Reporter M. Marshall.) (Johnson, D.)
August 30, 2013 Filing 21 DOCKETED IN ERROR - NOTICE by Matthew N. Engel, Jonathan L. Haynes Consent to Trial by Magistrate Judge (Spector, Elliot) Modified on 9/4/2013 (Johnson, D.).
August 30, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER. During today's telephonic status conference, the parties indicated orally that they would consent to a trial before United States Magistrate Judge William Garfinkel under 28 U.S.C. section 636(c) and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73(a). Under Rule 73(b)(1), in order to effectuate their consent, the parties are required to file jointly or separately a statement consenting to the referral. The parties shall do so on or before September 13, 2013. The Court reminded the parties during today's conference, and reiterates here, that the parties are free to withhold consent without adverse substantive consequences, and that any appeal from a judgment entered by Magistrate Judge Garfinkel shall be taken directly to the U.S. Court of Appeals under 28 U.S.C. section 636(c)(3) and Rule 73(d). Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 8/30/2013. (Best, Z)
August 21, 2013 Filing 19 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Telephonic Status Conference to set a trial date scheduled for 8/30/2013 at 11:00 AM before Judge Michael P. Shea. Plaintiff's counsel shall initiate the conference call. Once all parties are on the conference call, they should call Chambers at (860) 240-3136. (Best, Z)
August 16, 2013 Filing 18 TRIAL MEMO by George Christensen, Matthew N. Engel, Jonathan L. Haynes Estimated trial time Three (3) Days. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Defendants' Proposed Jury Instructions, #2 Appendix Defendants' Proposed Voir Dire, #3 Appendix Plaintiff's Proposed Verdict Form, #4 Appendix Plaintiff's Proposed Voir Dire, #5 Appendix Plaintiff's Requests to Charge)(Spector, Elliot)
August 2, 2013 Set Deadlines: Joint Trial Memorandum due by 8/16/2013 (Johnson, D.)
August 2, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER. The Court has reviewed the file in this case to monitor the parties' compliance with the scheduling order 13 . The parties' 26(f) report, which was approved by the Court on July 10, 2012 13 , provided that, in the event no dispositive motions were filed, the Joint Trial Memorandum would be filed on August 1, 2013. Because no dispositive motions were filed, the Joint Trial Memorandum should have been filed by the parties on August 1. Accordingly, it is hereby ordered that the parties file on or before August 16, 2013, (1) the parties' Joint Trial Memorandum; and (2) a written statement signed by all counsel of record explaining why sanctions should not be imposed for the parties' failure to comply with this case's scheduling order. Failure to comply with this order will result in dismissal of the complaint. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 8/2/2013. (Best, Z)
April 2, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #15 Motion for Extension of Time. Signed by Judge Michael P. Shea on 4/2/2013. (Lake, G.)
April 2, 2013 Filing 15 MOTION for Extension of Time until May 25, 2013 To Respond to Defendants' Interrogatories and Requests for Production by George Christensen. (Williams, John)
January 2, 2013 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER OF TRANSFER. Case reassigned to Judge Michael P. Shea for all further proceedings. Signed by Clerk on 01/02/2013. (Lynch, K.)
July 10, 2012 Set Deadlines/Hearings: Discovery due by 6/1/2013. Dispositive Motions due by 7/1/2013. (Fazekas, J.)
July 10, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER approving #12 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. Discovery is due June 1, 2013. Dispositive motions are due July 1, 2013. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 7/10/12. (Ladd-Smith, I.)
July 8, 2012 Filing 12 Joint REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Williams, John)
June 25, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #9 Motion for Security for Costs. The defendant(s) having made application to the Clerk of Court for an order requiring the plaintiff(s) to deposit or file a bond with sufficient surety in the sum of $500.00 pursuant to Local Rule 83.3(a) of the Rules of Civil Procedure for the United States District of Connecticut, it is ORDERED that the plaintiff(s) herein file a bond as security for costs in this action within thirty (30) days from this date. Signed by Clerk on 6/25/12. (Malone, P.)
June 22, 2012 Filing 10 ANSWER to #1 Complaint with Affirmative Defenses by Matthew N. Engel, Jonathan L. Haynes.(Spector, Elliot)
June 22, 2012 Filing 9 MOTION for Security for Costs by Matthew N. Engel, Jonathan L. Haynes. (Spector, Elliot)
June 22, 2012 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Elliot B. Spector on behalf of Matthew N. Engel, Jonathan L. Haynes (Spector, Elliot)
May 23, 2012 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by George Christensen. Matthew N. Engel served on 5/18/2012, answer due 6/8/2012; Jonathan L. Haynes served on 5/18/2012, answer due 6/8/2012. (Attachments: #1 Haynes-Summons, #2 Haynes-Marshal's Return, #3 Engel-Summons, #4 Engel-Marshal's Return)(Williams, John)
May 7, 2012 Filing 6 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Matthew N. Engel, Jonathan L. Haynes* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *John R. Williams* *51 Elm St., Ste. 409* *New Haven, CT 06510*. (Fazekas, J.)
May 7, 2012 Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL: Counsel initiating or removing this action is responsible for serving all parties with attached documents and copies of #4 Electronic Filing Order, #3 Order on Pretrial Deadlines, #2 Notice of Appearance filed by John R. Williams on behalf of George Christensen, #1 Complaint filed by George Christensen. Signed by Clerk on 5/7/2012. (Fazekas, J.)
May 4, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER. Signed by Judge Warren W. Eginton on 5/4/2012. (Fazekas, J.)
May 4, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Motions to Dismiss due on 8/4/2012. Amended Pleadings due by 7/3/2012. Discovery due by 11/3/2012. Dispositive Motions due by 12/3/2012. Signed by Clerk on 5/4/2012. (Fazekas, J.)
May 4, 2012 Judge Warren W. Eginton added. (Oliver, T.)
May 4, 2012 Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by John R. Williams on behalf of George Christensen (Williams, John)
May 4, 2012 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Matthew N. Engel, Jonathan L. Haynes ( Filing fee $350 receipt number 0205-2490287.), filed by George Christensen.(Williams, John)
May 4, 2012 Request for Clerk to issue summons as to Matthew N. Engel, Jonathan L. Haynes. (Williams, John)

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Represented By: Joseph M. Merly
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