Merrick et al v. Wilcox et al
Plaintiff: Tracy Sylvester, Errick Stringfellow, Mayor David Gonzalez, Kelli Merrick, Jessica Mangiacarina, Carmen Sendejas and Keith Lott
Defendant: Robert Benavides, Bloom Township Democratic Organization, Francisco Perez, Kelley D. Nichols, Ricardo Leon, Jr., Lori J. Wilcox, Larecia Byrd Tucker, Leonard Morgan and Leshawn Ridley
Case Number: 1:2020cv07782
Filed: December 29, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Ronald A Guzman
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331
Jury Demanded By: None
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February 24, 2021 Filing 12 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman: The Court directs the parties to confer no later than 3/10/2021 to discuss the nature and basis of their claims and defenses and the possibilities for a prompt settlement or resolution of the case. The parties shall also discuss deadlines for any Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures that have not already been exchanged and a proposed discovery plan. Plaintiffs are responsible for initiating such a conference, and all lead counsel for all parties are required to participate. In lieu of an initial status hearing, the parties shall file a joint written initial status report and proposed discovery plan by 3/17/2021. Failure or refusal to participate in such a conference or to cooperate in the preparation of the written report may constitute a basis for sanctions. After the Court receives the parties' written report, it will issue an order setting a discovery schedule if appropriate. Mailed notice. (kp, )
February 24, 2021 Filing 11 AMENDED complaint by Tracy Sylvester, Keith Lott, David Gonzalez, Carmen Sendejas, Kelli Merrick, Errick Stringfellow, Jessica Mangiacarina against All Defendants (Grandfield, Cynthia)
February 10, 2021 Filing 10 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Robert Benavides, Bloom Township Democratic Organization, Ricardo Leon, Jr, Leonard Morgan, Kelley D. Nichols, Francisco Perez, Leshawn Ridley, Larecia Byrd Tucker, Lori J. Wilcox by Stephen Michael Donnelly (Attachments: #1 Supplement Appearance form 2)(Donnelly, Stephen)
January 28, 2021 Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kelli Merrick as to Robert Benavides on 1/19/2021, answer due 2/9/2021. (Grandfield, Cynthia)
January 28, 2021 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kelli Merrick as to Lori J. Wilcox on 1/12/2021, answer due 2/2/2021. (Grandfield, Cynthia)
January 28, 2021 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kelli Merrick as to Leshawn Ridley on 1/19/2021, answer due 2/9/2021. (Grandfield, Cynthia)
January 28, 2021 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kelli Merrick as to Leonard Morgan on 1/12/2021, answer due 2/2/2021. (Grandfield, Cynthia)
January 28, 2021 Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Kelli Merrick as to Kelley D. Nichols on 1/13/2021, answer due 2/3/2021. (Grandfield, Cynthia)
January 8, 2021 SUMMONS Issued as to Defendants Robert Benavides, Bloom Township Democratic Organization, Ricardo Leon, Jr, Leonard Morgan, Kelley D. Nichols, Francisco Perez, Leshawn Ridley, Larecia Byrd Tucker, Lori J. Wilcox (exr, )
December 30, 2020 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. Case assignment: Random assignment. (mxo, )
December 29, 2020 Filing 4 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs David Gonzalez, Keith Lott, Jessica Mangiacarina, Kelli Merrick, Carmen Sendejas, Errick Stringfellow, Tracy Sylvester by Michael Aaron Albert (Albert, Michael)
December 29, 2020 Filing 3 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs David Gonzalez, Keith Lott, Jessica Mangiacarina, Kelli Merrick, Carmen Sendejas, Errick Stringfellow, Tracy Sylvester by Cynthia Sara Grandfield (Grandfield, Cynthia)
December 29, 2020 Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Grandfield, Cynthia)
December 29, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Tracy Sylvester, Keith Lott, David Gonzalez, Carmen Sendejas, Kelli Merrick, Errick Stringfellow, Jessica Mangiacarina; Filing fee $ 402, receipt number 0752-17785129.(Grandfield, Cynthia)

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Plaintiff: Tracy Sylvester
Represented By: Michael Aaron Albert
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Plaintiff: Errick Stringfellow
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Plaintiff: Mayor David Gonzalez
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Plaintiff: Kelli Merrick
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Plaintiff: Keith Lott
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Defendant: Robert Benavides
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Defendant: Bloom Township Democratic Organization
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Defendant: Francisco Perez
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Defendant: Kelley D. Nichols
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Defendant: Ricardo Leon, Jr.
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Defendant: Lori J. Wilcox
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Defendant: Larecia Byrd Tucker
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Defendant: Leonard Morgan
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Defendant: Leshawn Ridley
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