Cowart-El v. Johnson et al
| William Cowart-El |
| Eddie Johnson and Ford Motor Company Local Union Chicago |
| 1:2018cv03932 |
| June 5, 2018 |
| US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois |
| Chicago Office |
| Cook |
| Rebecca R Pallmeyer |
| Personal Inj. Prod. Liability |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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| Filing 30 ENTERED JUDGMENT on 12/12/2018. Mailed notice. (etv, ) |
| Filing 29 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: On 10/24/2018, the court dismissed this action without prejudice, allowing Plaintiff 30 days to reinstate. No motion for reinstatement having been filed within the time set by the court's order, the dismissal is with prejudice. Mailed notice. (etv, ) |
| Filing 28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Ruling held on 10/24/2018. Defendant's motion to dismiss Plaintiff's amended complaint #19 is granted. Plaintiff's original complaint makes no mention of the presence of Superintendent Eddie Johnson, but in an affidavit submitted in response to Mr. Johnson's motion to dismiss, Plaintiff asserts that Mr. Johnson was indeed among the many officers involved in the alleged violation of his rights. The court notes, however, Defendants' observation that the complaint in this case, filed more than two years after the incident giving rise to the litigation, appears to be time-barred. See Wallace v. Kato, 549 U.S. 384, 387 (2007). The case is dismissed without prejudice. Mr. Cowart-El has leave to seek reinstatement within thirty (30) days, but only if he can state a timely claim. Civil case terminated. Mailed notice. (etv, ) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE by Eddie Johnson re reply to response to motion #26 Defendant's Reply Brief in Support of his Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint (Kowalczyk, Lawrence) |
| Filing 26 REPLY by Eddie Johnson to Response #24 - Defendant's Reply Brief in Support of his Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Kowalczyk, Lawrence) |
| Filing 25 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Ruling on Defendant's motion to dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint #19 is set for 10/24/2018 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice. (etv, ) |
| Filing 24 ANSWER by Plaintiff William Cowart-El to Defendant Eddie Johnson's Motion to Dismiss. (eaa, ) |
| Filing 23 AFFIDAVIT Statement of Fact of William Cowart El. (eaa, ) |
| Filing 22 SUMMONS Returned Executed by U.S. Marshal's as to Eddie Johnson on 9/18/2018, answer due 10/9/2018. (eaa, ) |
| Filing 21 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Status hearing held on 9/13/2018. Defendant's motion to dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint #19 is entered and continued for briefing. Plaintiff's response to be filed by or on 10/4/2018; Defendant's reply to be filed by or on 10/18/2018. Appearance on 9/19/2018 is stricken. Mailed notice. (etv, ) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Motion by Lawrence S. Kowalczyk for presentment of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim #19 before Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 9/19/2018 at 08:45 AM. (Kowalczyk, Lawrence) |
| Filing 19 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Eddie Johnson - Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Kowalczyk, Lawrence) |
| Filing 18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Defendant's motion for enlargement of time to Answer or otherwise plead #16 is granted to and including 9/13/2018, without an appearance. Status date of 9/13 to stand. Mailed notice. (etv, ) |
| Filing 17 (or otherwise plead) NOTICE of Motion by Lawrence S. Kowalczyk for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer #16 before Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 9/6/2018 at 08:45 AM. (Kowalczyk, Lawrence) |
| Filing 16 MOTION by Defendant Eddie Johnson for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint #12 or otherwise plead (Kowalczyk, Lawrence) |
| Filing 15 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Eddie Johnson by Lawrence S. Kowalczyk (Kowalczyk, Lawrence) |
| Filing 14 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Status hearing set for 8/20/2018 is stricken. Status hearing set for 9/13/2018 to stand. Mailed notice. (etv, ) |
| Filing 13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Status hearing set for 9/13/2018 at 9:00 a.m., courtroom 2141. Mailed notice. (etv, ) |
| SUMMONS Issued along with USM 285 form(s), certified copy of order dated 7/31/2018 to the U.S. Marshal's Office for service as to defendant Eddie Johnson via email. (ks, ) |
| Filing 12 COMPLAINT filed by William Cowart-El. (ks, ) |
Filing 11
ORDER: Plaintiff William Cowart-El has submitted a revised affidavit seeking leave to proceed in forma pauperis. Although Mr. Cowart-El has not used the court's form, the information he has provided satisfies the court that he qualifies for in forma pauperis status. The application is granted. The United States Marshals Service is directed to serve process on Defendant Eddie Johnson. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 7/31/2018. Mailed notice(ks, )
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| Filing 10 AFFIDAVIT and Financial Status of William Cowart-El. (smm) |
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Filing 8
ORDER: Plaintiff William Cowart-El has submitted a proposed complaint and application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. The application #3 discloses no source of income of any kind--no salary or wages, no business income, nor rental income, pension, gifts, savings, or government benefits. The court is uncertain how Mr. Cowart-El is able to provide for himself in any way. The application #3 is denied without prejudice. Within 30 days, Mr. Cowart-El must pay the filing fee in full, or file a revised application that explains how he is able to survive with no finances of any kind. The complaint is dismissed without prejudice as against Ford Motor Company. Mr. Cowart-El is directed to complete a USM-295 form for service on Mr. Johnson. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 6/20/2018. Mailed notice (smm)
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| Filing 7 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer: Initial status hearing set for 8/20/2018 at 09:00 AM, courtroom 2141. Mailed notice. (etv, ) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE TO THE PARTIES - The Court is participating in the Mandatory Initial Discovery Pilot (MIDP). The key features and deadlines are set forth in this Notice which includes a link to the (MIDP) Standing Order and a Checklist for use by the parties. In cases subject to the pilot, all parties must respond to the mandatory initial discovery requests set forth in the Standing Order before initiating any further discovery in this case. Please note: The discovery obligations in the Standing Order supersede the disclosures required by Rule 26(a)(1). Any party seeking affirmative relief must serve a copy of the following documents (Notice of Mandatory Initial Discovery and the Standing Order) on each new party when the Complaint, Counterclaim, Crossclaim, or Third-Party Complaint is served. (dlc, ) |
| Filing 4 PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff William Cowart-El (dlc, ) |
| Filing 3 APPLICATION by Plaintiff William Cowart-El for leave to proceed in forma pauperis (dlc, ) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet (dlc, ) |
| Filing 1 RECEIVED Complaint and 2 copies by William Cowart-El (dlc, ) |
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