Cooper v. Pangle
Plaintiff: Kevin Cooper
Defendant: Kathy Pangle and Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Case Number: 3:2009cv03333
Filed: December 21, 2009
Court: US District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Office: Springfield Office
County: XX US, Outside State
Presiding Judge: Charles H Evans
Referring Judge: Richard Mills
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 28, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 48 JUDGMENT entered in favor of Illinois Department of Natural Resources and against Kevin Cooper (MAS, ilcd)
May 28, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 47 OPINION entered by Judge Richard Mills on 5/28/2010. The Defendant's Motion to Dismiss [d/e 39] is ALLOWED. This case is dismissed with prejudice. (MAS, ilcd)
May 18, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER entered by Judge Richard Mills on 5/18/2010 denying Plaintiff's Motion to Appoint Counsel, d/e #44 and the Motions for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis, d/e #35 and d/e #45 (MAS, ilcd)
May 17, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 45 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Kevin Cooper. Responses due by 6/4/2010 (VM, ilcd)
May 17, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Plaintiff Kevin Cooper. Responses due by 6/4/2010 (VM, ilcd)
March 15, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER entered by Judge Richard Mills on 03/15/2010. SEE WRITTEN ORDER. The Court hereby extends the deadline for the Plaintiff to respond to the Defendant's Motion to Dismiss [d/e 39] to May 26, 2010. (DM, ilcd)
March 15, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 42 NOTICE to the Court of Renewed Service to Plaintiff (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Kerley, Sarah)
March 3, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 41 RULE 56 NOTICE sent to plaintiff Kevin Cooper regarding d/e #39 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (MAS, ilcd)
March 1, 2010 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER: Pursuant to the Court's Order to Show Cause [d/e 38], the Plaintiff was directed to provide evidence to the Court that he has made reasonable efforts to obtain counsel on his own. The Plaintiff's response was due February 26, 2010, and the Plaintiff has not responded. Therefore, the Plaintiff's Motions for Appointment of Counsel [d/e 32, 36] are DENIED for incompleteness. Entered by Judge Richard Mills on 3/1/2010. (MAS, ilcd)
February 26, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 40 MEMORANDUM of Law in Support of Motion re #39 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Illinois Department of Natural Resources. (Kerley, Sarah)
February 26, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 39 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint by Defendant Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Responses due by 3/15/2010 (Kerley, Sarah)
February 9, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE entered by Judge Richard Mills on 2/9/2010. The Plaintiff is ordered to show cause why his Motions for Appointment of Counsel [d/e 32, 36] should not be denied for incompleteness. In order for the Motions for the Appointment of Counsel to be considered, the Plaintiff shall provide the Court evidence that he has sought representation from at least three attorneys, and shall include their names, business addresses, and telephone numbers. The Plaintiff's response is due on or before February 26, 2010. (MAS, ilcd)
February 9, 2010 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER: For good cause shown, the Motion to Withdraw Dennis R. Johnson and William P. Callinan as Attorneys of Record and for Appointment of Counsel In Forma Pauperis [d/e 32] is ALLOWED IN PART. Attorneys Dennis R. Johnson and William P. Callinan are hereby terminated as counsel in this cause.Entered by Judge Richard Mills on 2/9/2010. (MAS, ilcd)
February 8, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 37 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Defendant Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Responses due by 2/25/2010 (Kerley, Sarah)
February 8, 2010 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER: For good cause shown, the Defendant's Motion for Enlargement of Time [d/e 37] is ALLOWED. The Defendant's Answer is due on or before February 26, 2010.Entered by Judge Richard Mills on 2/8/2010. (MAS, ilcd)
February 5, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 36 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Plaintiff Kevin Cooper. Responses due by 2/22/2010 (MAS, ilcd)
February 5, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 35 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Plaintiff Kevin Cooper. Responses due by 2/22/2010 (MAS, ilcd)
February 5, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 34 Letter from William P Callinan (MAS, ilcd)
January 26, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER DIRECTING CURRENT INFORMATION entered by Judge Richard Mills on 1/25/2010. The Plaintiff is directed to file with the Court by February 4, 2010, the following forms containing current and accurate information: Motion to Appoint Counsel and Application for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. (MAS, ilcd)
January 14, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 32 MOTION to Withdraw Dennis R. Johnson and William P. Callinan as Attorneys of Record and for Appointment of Counsel In Forma Pauperis by Plaintiff Kevin Cooper. Responses due by 2/1/2010 (Attachments: #1 Exhibits)(ME, ilcd)
January 12, 2010 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER: Due to conflict in Court's schedule, Telephone status/scheduling conference set 1/12/10 is CANCELED. On 1/12/10, parties telephonically notified of cancellation. Parties will be notified later of any resetting. Entered by Judge Richard Mills on 1/12/10.Entered by Judge Richard Mills on 1/12/2010. (MAS, ilcd)
January 12, 2010 Opinion or Order Notice of Docket Text or Event Modification: The previous Text Order entered 1/12/2010 was erroneously entered in the wrong case. Parties are to disregard this Text Order as it does not pertain to Case # 09-3333. (MAS, ilcd)
January 12, 2010 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER: For good cause shown, the Defendant's Motion to Set Answer Due Date [d/e 31] is ALLOWED. The Defendant's Answer is due February 10, 2010. Entered by Judge Richard Mills on 1/12/2010. (MAS, ilcd)
January 11, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MOTION to Set Answer Due Date by Respondent Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Responses due by 1/28/2010 (Kerley, Sarah)
December 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 30 Case transferred in from District of Illinois Northern; Case Number 1:09-cv-02448. and certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
December 21, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 29 TRANSFERRED to the Central District of Illinois the electronic record. Mailed letter to all counsel of record.(tc, )
December 7, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah:Defendant's motion to transfer venue #19 is granted. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1404(a), the case is hereby transferred to the Central District of Illinois. [For further details see minute order.] Civil case terminated. Mailed notice. (kj, )
November 24, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 27 REPLY by Defendant Illinois Department of Natural Resources to motion to transfer case #19 , response in opposition to motion #24 (Friebus, David)
November 10, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah: Status hearing held. Defendant's motion to transfer #19 is entered and briefed as follows: a response has been filed, a reply is due by 11/24/09. Status hearing set for 1/27/10 at 9:00 a.m. Defendant's motion for an extension of time to answer is granted #21 . The Court will set the time to answer at the 1/27/10 status. Mailed notice(maf)
November 9, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 25 NOTICE by Kevin Cooper re response in opposition to motion #24 to Transfer Venue (Callinan, William)
November 9, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 24 RESPONSE by Kevin Cooperin Opposition to MOTION by Defendant Illinois Department of Natural Resources to transfer case #19 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Map, #2 Exhibit 2 Map)(Callinan, William) Modified on 11/10/2009 (kj, ).
October 27, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah:Defendant's motion to transfer #10 and for an extension of time to answer #21 is entered and continued to 11/10/09 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice(maf)
October 26, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 22 NOTICE of Motion by David Michael Friebus for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer, motion for relief #21 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 11/3/2009 at 09:00 AM. (Friebus, David)
October 26, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MOTION by Defendant Illinois Department of Natural Resources for extension of time to file answer regarding amended complaint #14 (Friebus, David)
October 26, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 20 NOTICE of Motion by David Michael Friebus for presentment of motion to transfer case #19 before Honorable John W. Darrah on 11/3/2009 at 09:00 AM. (Friebus, David)
October 26, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION by Defendant Illinois Department of Natural Resources to transfer case (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Friebus, David)
October 16, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 18 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Kevin Cooper. Illinois Department of Natural Resources waiver sent on 8/25/2009, answer due 10/26/2009. (Johnson, Dennis)
September 29, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Illinois Department of Natural Resources by David Michael Friebus (Friebus, David)
September 29, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah: Status hearing set for 9/30/09 is re-set to 10/27/09 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice(maf)
August 25, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 15 SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant Illinois Department of Natural Resources. (kj, )
August 25, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 14 First AMENDED complaint by Kevin Cooper against Illinois Department of Natural Resources and terminating Kathy Pangle (Johnson, Dennis)
August 25, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Kevin Cooper by William P. Callinan (Callinan, William)
August 20, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah: Status hearing set for 8/25/09 is re-set to 9/30/09 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice(maf)
June 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 11 COMPLAINT filed by Kevin Cooper (Exhibits) (kj, ) Modified on 6/25/2009 (kj, ).
June 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah: Plaintiff's motions to proceed in forma pauperis and for appointment of counsel are granted [8, 9]. Summons to issue. The Court appoints Dennis R. Johnson, Johnson & Krol, LLC, 300 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 1313, Chicago, Il., 60606, (312) 282- 6291, johnson@johnsonkrol.com, to represent the plaintiff. Status hearing set for 8/25/09 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice. (kj, )
June 23, 2009 Opinion or Order SUMMONS Issued, one original and one copy, one copy of complaint mailed to Plaintiff's attorney upon defendant. (kj, )
June 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 9 APPLICATION by Plaintiff Kevin Cooper for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (kj, )
June 23, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION by Plaintiff Kevin Cooper to appoint counsel. (kj, )
April 24, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 7 COMPLAINT filed by Kevin Cooper.(kj, )
April 24, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MINUTE entry before the Honorable John W. Darrah: Plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis #4 is granted. Plaintiff's motion for appointment of counsel #5 is denied, without prejudice, as incomplete. Status hearing set for 6/23/09 at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice. (kj, )
April 22, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 5 MOTION by Plaintiff Kevin Cooper to appoint counsel. (kj, )
April 22, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 4 APPLICATION by Plaintiff Kevin Cooper for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (kj, )
April 22, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 3 PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff Kevin Cooper. (kj, )
April 22, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet. (kj, )
April 22, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 1 RECEIVED Complaint and two (2) copies by Kevin Cooper. (Exhibits) (kj, )

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Plaintiff: Kevin Cooper
Represented By: Dennis Robert Johnson
Represented By: William P Callinan
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Represented By: David Michael Friebus
Represented By: Sarah R Kerley
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