Prather v. Illinois Bell Telephone Co et al
| Monique W Prather |
| Illinois Bell Telephone Co doing business as AT&T and Does (1-20) |
| 1:2021cv02060 |
| April 16, 2021 |
| US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois |
| Jeffrey Cummings |
| Gary Feinerman |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Employment Discrimination |
| None |
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| Filing 75 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman: The parties have filed a stipulation of dismissal #73 , the terms of which are set forth therein. Given the stipulation, motion to dismiss #74 is denied as moot. The court expresses its appreciation to Settlement Counsel William Rogers of Swanson, Martin & Bell for his representation of Plaintiff and service to the court. The status hearing set for 11/17/2022 #72 is stricken. Civil case closed.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 74 MOTION by Defendant Illinois Bell Telephone Co to dismiss JOINT MOTION TO DISMISS (Huisingh, Angela) |
| Filing 73 STIPULATION of Dismissal PARTIES' JOINT STIPULATION TO DISMISS ALL CLAIMS (Huisingh, Angela) |
| Filing 72 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Given the Magistrate Judge's 10/3/2022 order #71 , the status hearing set for 10/18/2022 #70 is stricken and re-set for 11/17/2022 at 9:15 a.m. If dismissal papers are filed on or before 11/16/2022, the status hearing will be stricken and the case will be closed. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 71 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings: Remote video settlement conference held on 10/3/21, the parties have reached an agreement to settle the case, and they will file a joint stipulation to dismiss the case with prejudice within the next six weeks. All matters related to this referral having been concluded, the referral is closed and the case is returned to the assigned District Judge. Magistrate Judge Cummings no longer assigned to the case. Mailed notice (cc, ) |
| Filing 70 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Given the Magistrate Judge's 7/22/2022 order #69 , the status hearing set for 8/17/2022 #67 is stricken and re-set for 10/18/2022 at 9:30 a.m. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 69 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings: Remote settlement conference set for 10/3/2022 at 1:00 p.m. In advance of the settlement conference, counsel for the parties will receive the instructions for participation in the remote settlement conference and for participation in a brief pre-settlement conference practice session with the Court's staff. Plaintiff's settlement demand letter in conformance with the Court's Standing Order on Settlement Conferences is due 8/29/2022, and defendant's conforming settlement offer letter is due 9/12/2022. Each party shall email a copy of its letter to Judge Cummings' chambers on the same day that it is provided to opposing counsel. The settlement letters shall be submitted to the Court by e-mail to the Court's settlement correspondence e-mail address (Settlement_Correspondence_Cummings@ilnd.uscourts.gov). Mailed notice (cc, ) |
| Filing 68 STATUS Report (JOINT) by Illinois Bell Telephone Co (Huisingh, Angela) |
| Filing 67 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Given the Magistrate Judge's 7/7/2022 order #65 , the status hearing set for 7/20/2022 #63 is stricken and re-set for 8/17/2022 at 9:15 a.m. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 66 LIMITED APPEARANCE FOR SETTLEMENT by William J. Rogers for Plaintiff Monique W Prather (Rogers, William) |
| Filing 65 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings: Settlement assistance counsel has been appointed in this matter. By 7/21/22, the parties shall submit a joint status report regarding settlement to this Court's settlement correspondence mailbox (Settlement_Correspondence_Cummings@ilnd.uscourts.gov). In their status report, the parties shall address the issues set forth in the first paragraph of the second page of the Court's Standing Order For Settlement Conferences and provide the dates that the parties are mutually available in September and October 2022 for a remote video settlement conference. The deadlines for the submission of settlement letters described in the Standing Order and the date for the settlement conference will be promptly set after the joint status report is received. Mailed notice (cc, ) |
| Filing 64 LIMITED Assignment of Settlement Assistance Program Counsel appointing William J. Rogers for Monique W Prather. Signed by the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings on 7/5/2022. Mailed notice (aee, ) |
| Filing 63 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Given the Magistrate Judge's recent orders #58 #60 and the parties' status reports #61 #62 , the status hearing set for 5/17/2022 #27 is stricken and re-set for 7/20/2022 at 9:00 a.m. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 62 PRO SE STATUS Report by Monique W Prather. (lxk, ) |
| Filing 61 STATUS Report DEFENDANT'S STATUS REPORT by Illinois Bell Telephone Co (Huisingh, Angela) |
| Filing 60 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings: Defendant's motion to clarify #59 is granted to the extent that the Court clarifies that defendant has not waived any objections it may have to plaintiff seeking the depositions of Mr. Stevenson and Ms. Bennings, both referenced in this Court's recent order #58 . If settlement negotiations are not successful, plaintiff will be expected to issue a notice of deposition pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30 and defendant will have the opportunity to present its objections and file any discovery motions related thereto. Mailed notice (cc, ) |
| Filing 59 MOTION by Defendant Illinois Bell Telephone Co to clarify COURT ORDER ENTERED APRIL 8, 2022 (Huisingh, Angela) |
| Filing 58 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings: Telephonic status hearing held. The parties confirm on the record their mutual interest in proceeding with a settlement conference with the Court. This case is referred to the Settlement Assistance Program for appointment of an attorney to assist pro se plaintiff for purposes of settlement only. The Court will set a deadline for a joint status report on settlement following the appointment of the settlement assistance counsel. As discussed on the record, plaintiff shall review her documents to confirm that she has produced all documents that she intends to rely upon to support her case and, if not, she shall promptly produce those documents. If plaintiff confirms that she has produced all relevant documents, she shall send an e-mail to defense counsel certifying that she has produced all documents and indicating that if she locates additional relevant documents she will promptly produce those documents to defendant. The 4/29/22 fact discovery deadline is stricken to allow the parties to pursue settlement negotiations and will be re-set at a later date if necessary. The remaining depositions of plaintiff, Mr. Stevenson, and Ms. Bennings are stayed pending settlement negotiations. Mailed notice (cc, ) |
| Filing 57 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings: The Court has reviewed defendant's status report #53 and plaintiff's recent filings. Although certain discovery remains outstanding, it appears that both parties are interested in scheduling a settlement conference. Telephonic status hearing set for 4/8/22 at 11:00 a.m. to discuss settlement and the potential appointment of a Settlement Assistance Program attorney for plaintiff. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to the hearing. The call-in number is (888) 684-8852 and the access code is 3997645. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice (cc, ) |
| Filing 56 STATEMENT by Monique W Prather (Exhibits). (aee, ) |
| Filing 55 PRO SE UPDATE by Monique W Prather (Exhibits). (aee, ) |
| Filing 54 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Plaintiff has sent an excessive number of emails to the District Judge's Courtroom Deputy. Because the Magistrate Judge is supervising discovery, there is no need at this point for Plaintiff to email the District Judge's Courtroom Deputy. If Plaintiff wishes to seek relief from the court, she should request that relief by filing a motion on the docket.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 53 STATUS Report (DEFENDANT'S) by Illinois Bell Telephone Co (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-C)(Huisingh, Angela) |
| Filing 52 STATEMENT by Monique W Prather. (aee, ) |
| Filing 51 STATEMENT by Monique W Prather (Exhibits). (aee, ) |
| Filing 50 PLAINTIFF written discovery to defense completed by Monique W Prather. (Exhibits) (ph, ) |
| Filing 49 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings: Telephone status hearing held on 3/8/22. For the reasons stated in open court, (1) by 3/18/22, the plaintiff shall submit to defendant her responses to defendant's interrogatories and requests for production; (2) if plaintiff intends to serve written discovery requests on the defendant, she must do so by 3/18/22 (interrogatories (which are written questions about the subject matter of the case that defendant would be required to answer under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 33) and requests for the production of documents (about the subject matter of the case that defendant would be required to comply with under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34)); (3) no further extensions will be granted without a strong showing of good cause; and (4) in the scheduling of depositions, if any, the parties shall avoid 4/16/22. The parties are reminded of the fact discovery completion date of 4/29/22. By 4/1/22, the parties shall file a joint status report setting forth what discovery has been completed, what discovery remains (if any) including a schedule for depositions, whether any discovery disputes require the Court's attention, and whether the parties are mutually interested in having a settlement conference. Mailed notice (cc, ) |
| Filing 48 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings: Telephonic status hearing on discovery set for 3/8/22 at 10:45 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to the hearing. The call-in number is (888) 684-8852 and the access code is 3997645. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice (cc, ) |
| Filing 47 STATUS Report DEFENDANT'S STATUS REPORT by Illinois Bell Telephone Co (Huisingh, Angela) |
| Filing 46 PRO SE STATUS by Monique W Prather. (aee, ) |
| Filing 45 STATEMENT by Monique W Prather. (aee, ) |
| Filing 44 EMAIL by Monique W Prather dated 2/16/22. (aee, ) Modified on 2/18/2022 (aee, ). |
| Filing 42 LETTER from Ms Prather dated 2/16/2022. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 40 Emails from Ms Prather dated 2/16/2022 (Attachments: #1 Supplement, #2 Supplement)(jlj, ) |
| Filing 43 LETTER from Ms Prather dated 2/16/2022. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 41 LETTER from Monique Prather dated 2/16/2022. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 39 CONFIDENTIALITY Order Signed by the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings on 2/9/2022. Mailed notice(cc, ) |
| Filing 38 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings: Defendant's motion to compel discovery responses #36 is granted. Defendant issued interrogatories and requests for production to plaintiff on 12/10/21. This Court previously ordered that plaintiff's responses were due to defendant by 1/10/22. #32 Counsel for defendant sent Rule 37.2 correspondence to defendant on two separate occasions, 1/19/22 [36-1 at 23] and 2/1/22 [36-1 at 25], requesting the discovery responses. Counsel also informed plaintiff that, to the extent she intended the documents she filed with the Court on 2/1/22 [33, 34] to constitute her responsive document production, they were incomplete [36-1 at 25]. By 2/22/22, plaintiff shall respond to defendant's interrogatories and requests for production. The 2/25/22 joint status report date stands. Defendant's motion for entry of confidentiality order #37 is granted. Enter Order. Mailed notice (cc, ) |
| Filing 37 MOTION by Defendant Illinois Bell Telephone CoDEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR ENTRY OF CONFIDENTIALITY ORDER (Huisingh, Angela) |
| Filing 36 MOTION by Defendant Illinois Bell Telephone Co to compel DISCOVERY RESPONSES (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A-C)(Huisingh, Angela) |
| Filing 35 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings: The Court has reviewed plaintiff's filings [33, 34] filed 2/1/22 and interprets her letter #34 as a request for an extension of time to serve written discovery requests. Plaintiff's request is granted. Written discovery requests include interrogatories (which are written questions about the subject matter of the case that defendant would be required to answer under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 33) and requests for the production of documents (about the subject matter of the case that defendant would be required to comply with under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34). If plaintiff intends to serve written discovery requests, she must do so by 2/18/22. The parties are reminded of the 2/25/22 joint status report due date and are admonished to work together on its filing. Mailed notice (cc, ) |
| Filing 34 LETTER from Monique Prather dated 2/1/2022. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 33 LETTER from Monique dated 2/1/2022. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit)(jlj, ) |
| Filing 32 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings: The Court has reviewed the defendant's status report #31 and notes that plaintiff did not participate in the preparation of the report despite the Court's 11/1/21 Order #27 requiring the parties to jointly prepare the report and defense counsel's efforts to secure plaintiff's participation. Per the report, the parties have served their Rule 26(a)(1) initial disclosures and defendant has served written discovery requests (which are due to be answered by plaintiff on 1/10/22). Although the Court ordered the parties to serve written discovery requests by 12/10/21, plaintiff has yet to do so. Written discovery requests include interrogatories (which are written questions about the subject matter of the case that defendant would be required to answer under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 33) and requests for the production of documents about the subject matter of the case that defendant would be required to comply with under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 34. If plaintiff intends to serve written discovery requests, she must do so by 1/11/21. By 2/25/22, the parties shall file a joint status report setting forth what discovery has been completed, what discovery remains (if any) including a schedule for depositions, whether any discovery disputes require the Court's attention, and whether the parties are mutually interested in having a settlement conference. Plaintiff is also admonished to work together with defendant on the filing of the joint status report. The parties are reminded that fact discovery closes on 4/29/22. Mailed notice (cc, ) |
| Filing 31 STATUS Report (DEFENDANT'S) by Illinois Bell Telephone Co (Huisingh, Angela) |
| Filing 30 DOCKET: INITIAL DISCLOSURE by Monique W Prather. (aee, ) |
| Filing 29 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey Cummings: This matter has been referred for discovery supervision #28 . The District Court set a fact discovery completion date of 4/29/2022 #27 . The parties shall diligently and cooperatively proceed with discovery to meet that deadline. The parties are reminded of their duty to meet and confer under Local Rule 37.2 before filing any discovery motions with the Court. By 12/27/2021, the parties shall file a joint status report setting forth what discovery has been completed, what discovery remains, and whether any discovery disputes require the Court's attention. Mailed notice (ber, ) |
| Filing 28 Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Jeffrey Cummings for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision.Mailed notice.(jlj, ) |
| Filing 27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures shall be served by 11/29/2021. Written discovery requests shall be served by 12/10/2021. Fact discovery shall close 4/29/2022. Motions to amend the pleadings or add new parties shall be filed by 2/28/2022. Dispositive motions shall be filed by 6/29/2022. The status hearing set for 11/5/2021 #22 is stricken and re-set for 5/17/2022 at 9:15 a.m. This case is referred to Magistrate Judge Cummings for discovery supervision. By 5/10/2022, the parties shall file a joint status report: (1) confirming that fact discovery has been completed; (2) stating whether either side plans to disclose an expert and, if so, on liability, damages, or both; (3) stating whether either side intends to file a dispositive motion; (4) stating whether both sides would like a settlement conference with the Magistrate Judge; and (5) stating whether there is a need for the 5/17/2022 status hearing. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 26 STATUS Report (DEFENDANT'S) by Illinois Bell Telephone Co (Huisingh, Angela) |
| Filing 25 DEFENDANT'S ANSWER to Complaint AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES by Illinois Bell Telephone Co(Huisingh, Angela) |
| Filing 24 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:The Clerk is directed to seal Dkt. 23, as it includes confidential settlement information. The joint status report remains due on 10/29/2021.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Status hearing held and continued to 11/5/2021 at 9:30 a.m. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendant's motion to dismiss #12 is denied. Defendants shall answer the operative complaint by 10/4/2021. By 10/29/2021, the parties shall file a joint status report using the form on Judge Feinerman's web page on this District's website. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the 11/5/2021 hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 21 REPLY by Defendant Illinois Bell Telephone Co DEFENDANT ILLINOIS BELL'S REPLY IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION TO DISMISS (Gaur, Shanthi) |
| Filing 19 NOTICE of Correction regarding #18 . (aee, ) |
| Filing 20 RESPONSE by Plaintiff Monique W Prather to motion to dismiss (Exhibits). (aee, ) |
| Filing 18 Entered in Error (kl, ) Modified on 8/6/2021 (aee, ). |
| Filing 17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion for attorney representation #16 is denied without prejudice. Plaintiff has not made a sufficient effort, in conjunction with either this motion or her earlier motion #5 , to obtain representation on her own. Also, Plaintiff, a college graduate, should be able to litigate this case on her own, at least at this early juncture.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 16 MOTION by Plaintiff Monique W Prather for attorney representation. (gcy, ) |
| Filing 15 LETTER from Monique Prather. (Attachments). (gcy, ) |
| Filing 14 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion to dismiss #12 is entered and continued. Plaintiff shall respond to the motion by 8/20/2021; Defendant shall reply by 9/8/2021. There is no need to file a joint status report. The status hearing set for 8/5/2021 #9 is stricken and re-set for 9/13/2021 at 9:15 a.m. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 13 MEMORANDUM by Illinois Bell Telephone Co in support of motion to dismiss #12 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Gaur, Shanthi) |
| Filing 12 MOTION by Defendant Illinois Bell Telephone Co to dismiss (Gaur, Shanthi) |
| Filing 11 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Illinois Bell Telephone Co by Shanthi V. Gaur (Gaur, Shanthi) |
| Filing 10 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Illinois Bell Telephone Co by Angela Rose Huisingh (Huisingh, Angela) |
| Filing 9 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Because Defendant has until 7/19/2021 to appear and file a responsive pleading, the status hearing set for 6/4/2021 #6 is stricken. Initial status hearing set for 8/5/2021 at 9:00 a.m. The parties shall file the initial joint status report by 7/29/021. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 8 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by U.S. Marshals Service. Illinois Bell Telephone Co waiver sent on 5/18/2021, answer due 7/19/2021. (Attachments: #1 USM-285 Illinois Bell Telephone Co)(aee, ) |
| MAILED Copy of Order dated 4/20/21 and 1 blank USM 285 form to Plaintiff. (aee, ) |
| SUMMONS Issued, certified copy of order dated 04/20/2021 to the U.S. Marshal's Office for service as to defendant Illinois Bell Telephone Co via email. (aee, ) |
| Filing 7 COMPLAINT filed by Monique W Prather; Jury Demand (Exhibits). (aee, ) |
| Filing 6 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman:Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis #4 is granted. The Clerk is directed to issue summons for service on Defendant Illinois Bell Telephone Co. The Clerk is directed to send one USM-285 form to Plaintiff. Plaintiff has until 5/19/2021 to complete the USM-285 form and return them to the Clerk's Office. Failure to comply will result in the dismissal with prejudice of this suit for want of prosecution. Motion for attorney representation #5 is denied as premature, as the court cannot determine at this early stage whether Plaintiff, a college graduate, can litigate this relatively straightforward case on her own. See Pickett v. CTA, 930 F.3d 869, 871 (7th Cir. 2019); Romanelli v. Suliene, 615 F.3d 847, 852 (7th Cir. 2010). Status hearing set for 6/4/2021 at 9:15 a.m. Attorneys/Parties should appear for the hearing by calling the Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing (use toll free number). Please, please be sure to keep your phone on mute when you are not speaking. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.Mailed notice. (jlj, ) |
| Filing 5 MOTION by Plaintiff Monique W Prather for attorney representation, (aee, ) |
| Filing 4 APPLICATION by Plaintiff Monique W Prather for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (aee, ) |
| Filing 3 PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff Monique W Prather. (aee, ) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet. (aee, ) |
| Filing 1 RECEIVED Complaint and no copies by Monique W Prather (Exhibits). (aee, ) |
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