Bernardini v. Neece et al
| Antonio Bernardini |
| Damon Neece and County of Montgomery, Illinois |
| 3:2025cv03304 |
| October 6, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois |
| Ronald L Hanna |
| Jonathan E Hawley |
| Prisoner Petitions - Prison Conditions |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Prisoner Civil Rights |
| Both |
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Filing 10
TEXT ORDER by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna: The Court adopts the Discovery Plan #9 . The Court adopts all deadlines as proposed including the following: Discovery due by December 1, 2026. Dispositive Motions due by January 11, 2027. A Final Pretrial and Trial date will be set if necessary upon the disposition of any dispositive motions. Rule 16 Conference set for December 19, 2025, is VACATED. Court stresses the importance of adhering to the schedule and procedures for requests to extend the schedule. The parties are expected to review Judge Hanna's Standing Order dated October 28, 2025, and found on the court's website (www.ilcd.uscourts.gov). Parties are reminded of their option to consent to proceed before U.S. Magistrate Judge. See attached form. Parties are reminded of option of Court sponsored mediation/Settlement Conference. Counsel/Parties are reminded of the importance of appearing for hearings scheduled via telephone. Failure to appear will result in in-person appearances for all further proceedings. Entered December 18, 2025. (NL)
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| Filing 9 DISCOVERY PLAN - PROPOSED/Report of Rule 26(f)Planning Meeting by Antonio Bernardini. (Wolfe, J) |
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TEXT ORDER: This case is set for a Rule 16 scheduling conference on December 19, 2025, at 10:15 AM via telephone before Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna. Counsel are to phone into conference by calling (551) 285-1373 and enter the Meeting ID: 16095893703# when prompted to do so. Please announce your name prior to speaking unless the judge asks a question directly to you so that the speaker may be identified by all. A discovery plan pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f)(3) shall be filed on or before December 16, 2025. All counsel must read and be familiar with Judge Hanna's Standing Order, dated October 28, 2025, which can be found on the Central District of Illinois website (www.ilcd.uscourts.gov) under Clerks office/Local rules and Orders/Orders & Rules by Judge prior to their Rule 26(f) planning meeting. Entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna on November 24, 2025. (NL)
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| Filing 8 ANSWER to #1 Complaint AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES DEFENDANTS ANSWER WITH AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES AND JURY DEMAND by County of Montgomery, Illinois, Damon Neece.(Bracey, Joseph) |
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TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L Hanna on 11/14/2025. Defendants filed a Consent Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer #7 requesting additional time to file an answer to Plaintiff's Complaint. Defendants' Motion #7 is GRANTED. Defendants are directed to file their answer or other responsive pleading by November 21, 2025. (VH)
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| Filing 7 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer CONSENT MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE ANSWER by Defendants County of Montgomery, Illinois, Damon Neece. Responses due by 11/28/2025 (Bracey, Joseph) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Joseph Bracey on behalf of County of Montgomery, Illinois, Damon Neece (Bracey, Joseph) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Bhairav Radia on behalf of County of Montgomery, Illinois, Damon Neece (Radia, Bhairav) |
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TEXT ORDER entered by Magistrate Judge Ronald L Hanna on 11/10/2025. On October 6, 2025, Plaintiff, through counsel, filed a Complaint under 42 U.S.C. Sec. 1983 against Defendants Damon Neece and Montgomery County. On October 22, 2025, executed summonses were filed showing service on both Defendants. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(a)(1)(A)(i), Defendants' answers or other responsive pleadings were due on November 7, 2025. As of this date, no responsive pleading has been filed. Because Plaintiff is represented by counsel, it is counsel's responsibility to determine whether to pursue default or take other appropriate action. The Court will take no action at this time but will review the docket in 30 days to determine the status of the case.(VH)
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| Filing 4 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Antonio Bernardini. County of Montgomery, Illinois served on 10/17/2025, answer due 11/7/2025. (Wolfe, J) |
| Filing 3 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Antonio Bernardini. Damon Neece served on 10/17/2025, answer due 11/7/2025. (Wolfe, J) |
| Filing 2 Summons Issued as to County of Montgomery, Illinois, Damon Neece. (SAG) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILCDC-4841695.), filed by Antonio Bernardini. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons- Damon Neece, #3 Summons - Montgomery County)(Wolfe, J) |
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TEXT ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT. This case and the corresponding hearings are reassigned to District Judge Jonathan E Hawley and Magistrate Judge Ronald L Hanna for further proceedings due to the nature of the case. Entered by Chief Judge Sara Darrow on 10/6/2025. (SAG)
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