Wong v. Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. et al

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Wong v. Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. et al

Plaintiff:	Emily Wong, an individual, and Emily Wong
Defendant:	Ryan Arnold, an indiviual, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., an Illinois corporation, and, Ryan Arnold and Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.
Case Number:	1:2020cv01470
Filed:	February 28, 2020
Court:	US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge:	Robert M Dow
Nature of Suit:	Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action:	28 U.S.C. § 1441
Jury Demanded By:	None

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Date Filed	Document Text
September 13, 2021	Filing 57 MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: On the Court's own motion, parties shall confer and send ONE email to the Court's email at Weisman_Chambers@ilnd.uscourts.gov rather than to Alyssia Owens at Alyssia_Owens@ilnd.uscourts.gov by 9/21/21 identifying the email addresses of the individuals who intend to participate in the settlement conference. (PLEASE NOTE EMAIL ADDRESS CHANGE.) Mailed notice (ao, )
July 14, 2021	Filing 56 MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Magistrate status hearing held. A video settlement conference is set for 9/30/21 at 10:30 a.m. Parties shall confer and send ONE email to Courtroom Deputy, Alyssia Owens at Alyssia_Owens@ilnd.uscourts.gov by 9/21/21 identifying the email addresses of the individuals who intend to participate in the settlement conference. Plaintiff's settlement letter, which is limited to 5 pages, shall be delivered to Defendants by 9/16/21. Defendants' settlement letter, which is limited to 8 pages, shall be delivered to Plaintiff by 9/23/21. The parties must also submit their respective documents by email to Proposed_Order_Weisman@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Please note that settlement letters are not to be filed on the CM-ECF system. Parties have no objection to the Court having ex parte discussions with counsel in advance of the settlement conference if the Court believes such conversations would be warranted. Mailed notice (ao, )
July 9, 2021	Filing 55 MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Weisman to conduct a settlement conference and discuss general issues related to settlement. Status hearing set for 7/14/21 at 9:15 a.m. Prior to the status hearing, the Court respectfully requests that counsel consult the Court's standing order on settlement conferences and related materials in advance of the status hearing. Judge Weisman generally conducts settlement conferences Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at either 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Other dates and times may be available as required by the Court or the parties. The Court specifically requests that counsel must have available dates for all necessary parties in advance of the status hearing, and to the extent possible, consult with opposing counsel in an attempt to identify mutually convenient and feasible dates for the settlement conference. Parties shall dial in using the Court's conference call-in number. The conference call-in number is 1-877-411-9748 and the passcode is 1814539. Please note that the Court's conference call-in will be used by all cases that are on the Court's calendar for the said date, therefore counsel must be in a quiet area while on the line and must have the telephone muted until your case is called by the Court. Once the Court has heard your case you shall disconnect from the conference line. Mailed notice (ao, )
July 9, 2021	Filing 54 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: At the request of the parties, this case is referred to Magistrate Judge Weisman for the purpose of holding proceedings related to settlement conference. Emailed notice (cdh, )
July 9, 2021	Filing 53 Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable M. David Weisman for the purpose of holding proceedings related to settlement conference. (cdh, )Emailed notice.
June 8, 2021	Filing 52 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Defendant LEYE's motion to correct text of docket entry 46 #50 is granted. If technologically feasible, the Clerk is directed to correct docket entry to reflect the fact that the document is an answer on behalf of Defendant LEYE only, and not Defendant Arnold. If the correction cannot be made on the docket, this minute entry will serve as recognition by the Court of that fact. Notice of motion date of 6/10/2021 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Emailed notice (cdh, )
June 3, 2021	Filing 51 NOTICE of Motion by Daniel Young Keun Kim for presentment of motion for miscellaneous relief #50 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 6/10/2021 at 09:15 AM. (Kim, Daniel)
June 3, 2021	Filing 50 MOTION by Defendant Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.To Amend or Correct The Text of Docket Entry No. 46 (Kim, Daniel)
June 3, 2021	Filing 49 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Docket entry 47 in this is styled as a motion to amend or correct answer to complaint by removing Defendant Ryan Arnold from text of Docket Entry No. 46, but in substance it appears to be a duplicate filing of docket entry 46 itself. If Defendant wishes to file a separate motion seeking relief, it is directed to refile that motion on the docket. Emailed notice (cdh, )
June 2, 2021	Filing 48 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ryan Arnold by Jolianne Alexander (Alexander, Jolianne)
May 21, 2021	Filing 47 MOTION by Defendant Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. to amend/correct answer to complaint #46 by removing Defendant Ryan Arnold from text of Docket Entry No. 46 (Gaur, Shanthi)
May 21, 2021	Filing 46 Defendants' ANSWER to Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.(Gaur, Shanthi) (Docket text Modified by Clerk's Office) Modified on 6/8/2021 (aee, ).
May 14, 2021	Filing 45 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr:Upon review of the joint status report #44 filed on 5/12/2021, the Court adopts the parties proposed case management deadlines: Defendant's answer is due by 5/21/2021; fact discovery is to be completed by 11/22/2021. An updated joint status report that discusses (a) the completion of fact discovery, (b) an expert discovery needed, (c) an agreed schedule for any dispositive motions, and (d) a statement in regard to any settlement prospects, including any request for a referral to the Magistrate Judge for a settlement conference, is due no later than 11/22/2021. Emailed notice (cdh, )
May 12, 2021	Filing 44 STATUS Report of the Parties by Emily Wong (Orsinger, Trevor)
April 6, 2021	Filing 43 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Plaintiff's motion for extension of time to file first amended complaint #41 is granted to and including 5/5/2021. The parties are directed to file a joint status report no later than 5/12/2021 that includes (a) an agreed schedule for Defendant(s) to answer or otherwise plead to any amended complaint that is filed;1 (b) an agreed schedule for any renewed motion to dismiss that LEYE may wish to file; (c) an updated discovery plan, including a proposed fact discovery cutoff date, and (d) a statement in regard to any settlement discussions and any mutual interest in a referral to the Magistrate Judge for a settlement conference. Notice of motion date of 4/12/2021 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Emailed notice (cdh, )
April 5, 2021	Filing 42 Emily Wong's NOTICE of Motion by Daniel Michael Nelson for presentment of extension of time #41 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 4/12/2021 at 09:15 AM. (Nelson, Daniel)
April 5, 2021	Filing 41 MOTION by Plaintiff Emily Wong for extension of time to File First Amended Complaint (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing Notice of Motion)(Nelson, Daniel)
March 5, 2021	Filing 40 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER Signed by the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr on 3/5/2021. For the reasons set forth below, the motion to dismiss #24 is granted in part and denied in part. Specifically, the motion is granted with respect to Counts IV, VI, VII, VIII, and IX, which are dismissed without prejudice. The motion is denied with respect to Count V. Plaintiff is given until April 5, 2021, to file an amended complaint, if she wishes and can do so consistent with the reasoning in this order and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11. The parties are directed to file a joint status report no later than April 12, 2021 that includes (a) an agreed schedule for Defendant(s) to answer or otherwise plead to any amended complaint that is filed;1 (b) an agreed schedule for any renewed motion to dismiss that LEYE may wish to file; (c) an updated discovery plan, including a proposed fact discovery cutoff date, and (d) a statement in regard to any settlement discussions and any mutual interest in a referral to the Magistrate Judge for a settlement conference. Emailed notice(cdh, )
August 18, 2020	Filing 39 NOTICE of Service of Supplemental Mandatory Initial Discovery Responses (MIDP) , filed by Defendant Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.. (Kim, Daniel)
August 17, 2020	Filing 38 REPLY by Defendant Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. to Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim #24 (Gaur, Shanthi)
August 5, 2020	Filing 37 NOTICE of Service of Responses to Mandatory Initial Discovery (MIDP) , filed by Plaintiff Emily Wong. (Orsinger, Trevor)
August 5, 2020	Filing 36 NOTICE of Service of Responses to Mandatory Initial Discovery (MIDP) , filed by Defendant Ryan Arnold. (Best, Susan)
August 5, 2020	Filing 35 NOTICE of Service of Responses to Mandatory Initial Discovery (MIDP) , filed by Defendant Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.. (Kim, Daniel)
July 27, 2020	Filing 34 RESPONSE by Emily Wongin Opposition to MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. (Counts IV-IX) #24 (Nelson, Daniel)
July 20, 2020	Filing 33 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ryan Arnold by Susan Jane Best (Best, Susan)
July 20, 2020	Filing 32 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: In view of the email request by counsel, the briefing schedule on the motion to dismiss is extended as follows: Plaintiff's response is due 7/27/2020 and Defendants' reply is due on 8/17/2020. Deadline for mandatory initial disclosures is 8/5/2020. Mailed notice (cdh, )
July 10, 2020	Filing 31 ORDER Fifth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on July 10, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. No motions may be noticed for in-person presentment; the presiding judge will notify parties of the need, if any, for a hearing by electronic means or in-court proceeding. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 7/10/2020: Mailed notice. (Clerk8, Docket)
July 7, 2020	Filing 30 NOTICE by Daniel Young Keun Kim of Change of Address (suite number) (Kim, Daniel)
July 6, 2020	Filing 29 NOTICE by Abby L Bochenek of Change of Address (Bochenek, Abby)
July 6, 2020	Filing 28 NOTICE by Shanthi V. Gaur of Change of Address - suite number (Gaur, Shanthi)
June 23, 2020	Filing 27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: The Court adopts the parties' proposed briefing schedule which is as follows: Plaintiff's Response will be due on July 20, 2020; and LEYE's Reply will be due on August 10, 2020. Mailed notice (cdh, )
June 22, 2020	Filing 26 Verified ANSWER to Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Ryan Arnold(Frey, Kevin)
June 22, 2020	Filing 25 MEMORANDUM by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. in support of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim #24 (Counts IV-IX) (Gaur, Shanthi)
June 22, 2020	Filing 24 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. (Counts IV-IX) (Gaur, Shanthi)
June 7, 2020	Filing 23 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Upon review of the joint status report #22 filed on 6/5/2020, all Defendants shall file their responsive pleadings on 6/22/2020. MIDP disclosures will be due by 7/22/2020. If either or both Defendants file motions to dismiss, the parties should confer on an agreed briefing schedule and email it to the Courtroom Deputy to avoid the need for appearances on those motions. If no motions to dismiss are filed, a discovery plan should be filed no later than 8/14/2020. If one or more motions to dismiss are filed, the Court will set a status hearing after it rules on the motion(s). Mailed notice (cdh, )
June 5, 2020	Filing 22 STATUS Report of the Parties by Emily Wong (Nelson, Daniel)
May 26, 2020	Filing 21 ORDER ORDER Fourth Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on May 26, 2020. This Order does not extend or modify any deadlines set in civil cases. For non-emergency motions, no motion may be noticed for presentment on a date earlier than July 15, 2020. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 5/26/2020: Mailed notice. (docket10, )
May 11, 2020	Filing 20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing set for 5/13/2020 is stricken. Joint status report is due by 6/5/2020. The Court will set a new status hearing date after review of the joint status report. Counsel may suggest a status date in that report. Mailed notice (cdh, )
April 24, 2020	Filing 19 ORDER Third Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on April 24, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Third Amended General Order. Parties are must carefully review all obligations under this Order, including the requirement listed in paragraph number 5 to file a joint written status report in most civil cases. See attached Order. Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 4/24/2020: Mailed notice. (docket9, )
April 12, 2020	Filing 18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Status hearing set for 4/14/2020 is stricken and reset to 5/13/2020 at 9:00 a.m. Joint status report is due by 5/10/2020. Mailed notice (cdh, )
April 9, 2020	Filing 17 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Emily Wong by Trevor J Orsinger (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing Notice of Filing)(Orsinger, Trevor)
April 9, 2020	Filing 16 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Emily Wong by Daniel Michael Nelson (Attachments: #1 Notice of Filing Notice of Filing)(Nelson, Daniel)
March 30, 2020	Filing 15 ORDER Seconded Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on March 30, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Second Amended General Order. Amended General Order 20-0012, entered on March 17, 2020, and General Order 20-0014, entered on March 20, 2020, are vacated and superseded by this Second Amended General. See attached Order for guidance.Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 3/30/2020: Mailed notice. (docket12, )
March 16, 2020	Filing 14 ORDER Amended General Order 20-0012 IN RE: CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 PUBLIC EMERGENCY Signed by the Chief Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on March 16, 2020. All open cases are impacted by this Amended General Order. See attached Order for guidance.Signed by the Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 3/16/2020: Mailed notice. (ecw, )
March 9, 2020	Filing 13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Defendant Ryan Arnold's unopposed motion for extension of time to and including 4/6/2020 to file his responsive pleading #11 is granted. Notice of motion date of 3/10/2020 is stricken and no appearances are necessary on that date. Mailed notice (cdh, )
March 4, 2020	Filing 12 NOTICE of Motion by Kevin William Frey for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer #11 before Honorable Robert M. Dow Jr. on 3/10/2020 at 09:15 AM. (Frey, Kevin)
March 4, 2020	Filing 11 MOTION by Defendant Ryan Arnold for extension of time to file answer (Frey, Kevin)
March 4, 2020	Filing 10 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Ryan Arnold by Kevin William Frey (Frey, Kevin)
March 2, 2020	Filing 9 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. (bg, )
March 2, 2020	Filing 8 MAILED Notice of Removal letter to counsel of record. (bg, )
February 28, 2020	Filing 7 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr: Initial status hearing is set for 4/14/2020 at 9:00 a.m. and parties are to report the following: (1) Possibility of settlement in the case; (2) If no possibility of settlement exists, the nature and length of discovery necessary to get the case ready for trial. Plaintiff is to advise all other parties of the Courts action herein. Lead counsel is directed to appear at this status hearing. The parties are requested to file a joint status report at least three days prior to the initial status and all further status hearings. For further details see the Court's website available at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov. Mailed notice (cdh, )
February 28, 2020	Filing 6 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., an Illinois corporation, and by Daniel Young Keun Kim (Kim, Daniel)
February 28, 2020	Filing 5 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., an Illinois corporation, and by Abby L Bochenek (Bochenek, Abby)
February 28, 2020	Filing 4 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., an Illinois corporation, and by Michael Giuseppe Congiu (Congiu, Michael)
February 28, 2020	Filing 3 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., an Illinois corporation, and by Shanthi V. Gaur (Gaur, Shanthi)
February 28, 2020	Filing 2 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., an Illinois corporation, and Corporate Disclosure (Gaur, Shanthi)
February 28, 2020	Filing 1 NOTICE of Removal from Circuit Court of Cook County - Law Division, case number (2019L011133) filed by Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., an Illinois corporation, and Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 0752-16776632. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A through G, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(Gaur, Shanthi)
February 28, 2020	CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Robert M. Dow, Jr. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable M. David Weisman. Case assignment: Random assignment. (dxb, )

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Defendant: Ryan Arnold, an indiviual
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Defendant: Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc., an Illinois corporation, and
Represented By:	Michael Giuseppe Congiu
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Defendant: Ryan Arnold
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