McGown et al v. Veriff, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Anthony McGown, A.M, a minor by and through his Guardian Anthony McGowan, W. G., a minor, by and through his Guardian Walter Galligani, Anthony McGown, W.G., A.M. and Carlos Pena
Defendant: Veriff, Inc. and Roblox Corporation
Case Number: 1:2021cv06706
Filed: December 16, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Jorge L Alonso
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 19, 2022 Filing 34 MAILED REMAND with certified copy of order dated 9/19/2022 and letter to Circuit Court of DuPage County (jg, )
September 19, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER: The parties to this case having stipulated to remand, this Court hereby remands this case to the Circuit Court of DuPage County. Because this remand is agreed to by the parties, the clerk of court may transmit the certified copy of the remand order immediately, rather than waiting the 14 days otherwise required by Local Rule 81.2. Civil case terminated. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 9/19/2022. Mailed notice (jg, )
September 19, 2022 Filing 32 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing previously set for 9/20/22 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, )
September 16, 2022 Filing 31 STIPULATION to Remand Action to the Circuit Court of DuPage County, Illinois (Kingsbury, Timothy)
September 7, 2022 Filing 30 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: At the parties' request, telephonic status hearing previously set for 9/7/22 is stricken and reset to 9/20/22 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, )
August 12, 2022 Filing 29 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held on 8/12/2022. The parties report on the progress of settlement. The Court sets a telephonic status hearing for 9/7/2022 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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 (jjr, )
July 7, 2022 Filing 28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic Status hearing held and continued to 8/12/22 at 9:30 a.m. The parties appear and report on the progress of settlement. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, )
June 8, 2022 Filing 27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic Status hearing held and continued to 7/7/22 at 9:30 a.m. The parties report on the progress of settlement. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, )
June 7, 2022 Filing 26 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiffs A.M., Anthony McGown, Carlos Pena by Evan M Meyers (Meyers, Evan)
May 5, 2022 Filing 25 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: At the parties' request, Telephonic status hearing previously set for 5/6/22 is stricken and reset to 6/8/22 at 9:30 a.m. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, )
March 14, 2022 Filing 24 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time and to set this matter for status #22 is granted. The previously set briefing schedule on Defendant's motion to dismiss #21 is stricken. Telephonic status hearing set for 5/6/22 at 9:30 a.m. Motion hearing date of 3/16/22 is stricken. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, )
March 9, 2022 Filing 23 Unopposed NOTICE of Motion by Debra Rae Bernard for presentment of extension of time #22 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 3/16/2022 at 09:30 AM. (Bernard, Debra)
March 9, 2022 Filing 22 MOTION by Defendant Veriff, Inc. for extension of time and to set this matter for status (unopposed) (Bernard, Debra)
February 25, 2022 Filing 21 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held. In light of the filing of the first amended complaint, Defendant's Motion to dismiss pursuant to F.R.C.P. 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(6) #14 is denied without prejudice. Defendant's Motion to dismiss Plaintiffs' amended complaint shall be filed by 3/22/22; Plaintiffs' response shall be filed by 4/19/22; Defendant's reply shall be filed by 5/3/22. The Court will rule electronically on the motion. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, )
February 22, 2022 Filing 20 STATUS Report [Joint] by A.M., Anthony McGown, Carlos Pena (Kingsbury, Timothy)
February 22, 2022 Filing 19 First AMENDED complaint by Anthony McGown, A.M., Carlos Pena against Veriff, Inc. and terminating Roblox Corporation (a Delaware Corporation) and W.G. (a Minor, by and through his Guardian Walter Galligani, individually and on behalf of similarly situated individuals) (Kingsbury, Timothy)
February 7, 2022 Filing 18 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: The Court has reviewed the parties' Joint status report. Telephonic status hearing and motion hearing date are stricken and reset to 2/25/22 at 9:30 a.m. The parties are directed to file an updated joint status report by 2/22/22. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, )
February 3, 2022 Filing 17 STATUS Report Joint Status Report by A.M., Anthony McGown, W.G. (Kingsbury, Timothy)
January 31, 2022 Filing 16 NOTICE of Motion by Debra Rae Bernard for presentment of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction #14 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 2/8/2022 at 09:30 AM. (Bernard, Debra)
January 31, 2022 Filing 15 MEMORANDUM by Veriff, Inc. in support of Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, motion to dismiss/lack of jurisdiction #14 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of K. Kotkas)(Bernard, Debra)
January 31, 2022 Filing 14 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Defendant Veriff, Inc. , MOTION by Defendant Veriff, Inc. to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction (Bernard, Debra)
January 31, 2022 Filing 13 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by All Plaintiffs [PARTIAL] Plaintiffs' Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of All Claims Against Defendant Roblox Corporation (Kingsbury, Timothy)
January 18, 2022 Filing 12 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Veriff, Inc. by Susan Donnelly Fahringer (Fahringer, Susan)
January 18, 2022 Filing 11 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Veriff, Inc. by Nicola Menaldo (Menaldo, Nicola)
December 22, 2021 Filing 10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Defendants' unopposed motion for extension of time to answer or otherwise plead #7 is granted to 1/31/22. Telephonic status hearing set for 2/8/22 at 9:30 a.m. The parties are directed to file a joint status report by 2/3/22. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 888-808-6929 and the access code is 4911854. Counsel of record will receive an email 30 minutes prior to the start of the telephonic hearing with instructions to join the call. 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. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, )
December 20, 2021 Filing 9 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Roblox Corporation by Steven P. Mandell (Mandell, Steven)
December 20, 2021 Filing 8 Unopposed NOTICE of Motion by Debra Rae Bernard for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer #7 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 1/3/2022 at 09:30 AM. (Bernard, Debra)
December 20, 2021 Filing 7 MOTION by Defendant Veriff, Inc. for extension of time to file answer (Unopposed) (Bernard, Debra)
December 20, 2021 Filing 6 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by Veriff, Inc. (Bernard, Debra)
December 17, 2021 Filing 5 MAILED notice of removal letter to counsel of record. (ph, )
December 16, 2021 Filing 4 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Roblox Corporation by Anthony J Weibell (Weibell, Anthony)
December 16, 2021 Filing 3 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Veriff, Inc. by Debra Rae Bernard (Bernard, Debra)
December 16, 2021 Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Bernard, Debra)
December 16, 2021 Filing 1 NOTICE of Removal from Circuit Court of DuPage County, case number (2021 L 001202) filed by Veriff, Inc. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number 0752-18976529. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1-5)(Bernard, Debra)
December 16, 2021 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Sunil H. Harjani. Case assignment: Random assignment. (sxh, )
December 16, 2021 CLERK'S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached #Consent To# form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (sxh, )

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Plaintiff: Anthony McGown, A.M, a minor by and through his Guardian Anthony McGowan
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