Ahmed v. Aveda Experience Centers
Plaintiff: Sarah Ahmed
Defendant: Aveda Experience Centers
Case Number: 1:2022cv01783
Filed: April 6, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Martha M Pacold
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 12101 Americans with Disabilities Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 16, 2023 Filing 29 MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: In light of the District Judge's order #28 and the parties stipulation of dismissal, all matters relating to the referral of this case have been resolved. Status hearing set for 3/7/23 before Magistrate Judge Weisman is hereby stricken with no appearance required. Referral terminated. Mailed notice (ao, )
February 16, 2023 Filing 28 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: Pursuant to the joint stipulation of dismissal #27 , this case is hereby dismissed with prejudice, with each party to bear their own attorneys' fees and costs. Civil case terminated. (rao, )
February 16, 2023 Filing 27 STIPULATION of Dismissal (Servos, Diana)
January 31, 2023 Filing 26 NOTICE by Aveda Experience Centers OF SETTLEMENT (Abrahams, Nadine)
January 20, 2023 Filing 25 MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: In light of the parties' joint status report #24 , which reports ongoing settlement discussions, written discovery, and anticipated adherence to the 2/28/23 deadline for completion of fact discovery, the status hearing set for 1/20/23 is stricken and rescheduled to 3/7/23 at 9:15 a.m. The Court again notes that while it appreciates counsel's efforts at resolution of this matter, the Court will be disinclined to extend the current deadline for completion of fact discovery in light of the amount of time afforded "prompt" resolution of this matter. Joint status report to be filed by 3/2/23, addressing: whether fact discovery has concluded, and any disputes arising from fact discovery; any additional discovery the parties intend to complete, and a proposed schedule for such discovery; a proposed schedule for dispositive motions if settlement has not been reached; and whether the parties wish to participate in a settlement conference. Mailed notice (ao, )
January 18, 2023 Filing 24 STATUS Report by Sarah Ahmed (Servos, Diana)
December 29, 2022 Filing 23 ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to #Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates)#, any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this #LINK# will provide additional information. Signed by the Executive Committee on 12/29/2022: Mailed notice. (tg, )
December 27, 2022 Filing 22 MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: The status hearing set for 1/20/23 at 9:15 a.m. will be conducted by telephone. 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. Members of the public and media who wish to listen to this hearing may call in. 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 (ao, )
December 15, 2022 Filing 21 MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: In light of the parties' joint status report #20 , which demonstrates measured progress in discovery and ongoing settlement negotiations, the status hearing set for 12/15/22 is stricken and reset to 1/20/23 at 9:30 a.m. Joint status report to be filed bu 1/18/23 which should address: the status of settlement negotiations between the parties and whether the parties are interested in a settlement conference; whether depositions have been scheduled; whether an extension of the discovery deadline is needed; and any other issues the parties wish to raise with the Court. While the Court appreciates counsel's efforts at resolution of this matter, the Court cautions counsel that if the matter is not resolved by the next status hearing, the Court will require that discovery in this matter be expeditiously completed. While a short extension may be in order, counsel should not expect a lengthy period of additional discovery given the amount of time that has been afforded "prompt" resolution of this matter. Mailed notice (ao, )
December 13, 2022 Filing 20 STATUS Report (JOINT) by Aveda Experience Centers (Abrahams, Nadine)
September 30, 2022 Filing 19 MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Magistrate Status hearing held. Rule 26 disclosures shall be completed by 10/15/22. Written discovery shall be issued by 10/28/22. Any additional written discovery must be by agreement or with leave of court. Fact discovery shall be completed by 2/28/23. Status hearing set for 12/15/22 at 1:00 p.m. A joint status report shall be filed by 12/13/22 with a status on discovery, if there are any issues with written discovery, a proposed deposition schedule and if there is a mutual interest in a 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. Members of the public and media who wish to listen to this hearing may call in. 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 (ao, )
September 28, 2022 Filing 18 STATUS Report (JOINT) by Aveda Experience Centers (Abrahams, Nadine)
September 15, 2022 Filing 17 MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: As requested in the parties' joint status report #16 , the Court strikes the 9/16/22 status hearing and resets it to 9/30/22 at 10:00 a.m. This will be the last continuance of a status hearing to allow parties time to informally engage in settlement discussions. The parties are to file a joint status report by 9/28/22 with a more thorough account of settlement efforts thus far and whether the parties intend to proceed with the scheduling of a settlement conference or discovery. 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. Members of the public and media who wish to listen to this hearing may call in. 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 (ao, )
September 14, 2022 Filing 16 STATUS Report (JOINT) by Aveda Experience Centers (Abrahams, Nadine)
September 1, 2022 Filing 15 MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: As requested in the parties' status report, the Court strikes the 9/2/22 status hearing and resets it to 9/16/22 at 9:15 a.m. The parties are to submit a joint status report by 9/14/22. 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. Members of the public and media who wish to listen to this hearing may call in. 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 (ao, )
August 31, 2022 Filing 14 STATUS Report (JOINT) by Aveda Experience Centers (Abrahams, Nadine)
August 18, 2022 Filing 13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: In light of the parties' joint status report #12 advising that defendant requires additional time to evaluate the plaintiff's settlement demand and provide plaintiff with its response, status hearing set for 8/19/22 is stricken. Status hearing set for 9/2/22 at 9:15 a.m. A joint status report shall be filed by 8/31/22 providing an update on settlement discussions and/or a proposed discovery schedule. 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. Members of the public and media who wish to listen to this hearing may call in. 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 (ao, )
August 17, 2022 Filing 12 STATUS Report Joint Status Report by Aveda Experience Centers (Abrahams, Nadine)
July 12, 2022 Filing 11 MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: Magistrate Status hearing held. Parties advise that they would like to engage in informal settlement discussions. By 7/22/22 plaintiff shall send a settlement demand letter to defendant. Status hearing set for 8/19/22 at 9:15 a.m. A joint status report shall be filed by 8/17/22 providing an update on settlement discussions and/or a proposed discovery schedule. 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. Members of the public and media who wish to listen to this hearing may call in. 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 (ao, )
June 28, 2022 Filing 10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable M. David Weisman: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Weisman for the purposes of discovery supervision and scheduling, to set a deadline to file amended pleadings, to set a dispositive motions schedule, and for settlement. Initial status hearing scheduled for 7/12/22 at 9:15 a.m. Prior to the status hearing, the Court specifically requests that counsel consult the Court's standing order. If the parties believe the case is ready for a settlement conference, counsel should have available dates for a settlement conference 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. 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. If the parties do not wish to set a settlement conference at this time, the parties should be prepared to discuss discovery scheduling and related issues. 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. Members of the public and media who wish to listen to this hearing may call in. 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 (ao, )
June 27, 2022 Filing 9 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: discovery supervision and scheduling, to set a deadline to file amended pleadings, to set a dispositive motions schedule, and for settlement. (rao, )
June 20, 2022 Filing 8 ANSWER to Complaint by Aveda Experience Centers(Abrahams, Nadine)
June 17, 2022 Filing 7 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Aveda Experience Centers by James Charles Goodfellow, Jr (Goodfellow, James)
June 17, 2022 Filing 6 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Aveda Experience Centers by Nadine C. Abrahams (Abrahams, Nadine)
May 23, 2022 Filing 5 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Martha M. Pacold: The parties are directed to file an initial joint status report by 6/24/2022. (Attachments: #1 Initial Joint Status Report Outline) (rao, )
May 20, 2022 Filing 4 WAIVER OF SERVICE returned executed by Sarah Ahmed. Aveda Experience Centers waiver sent on 4/20/2022, answer due 6/20/2022. (Servos, Diana)
April 7, 2022 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. (jk2, )
April 7, 2022 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Martha M. Pacold. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable David Weisman. Case assignment: Random assignment. (jk2, )
April 6, 2022 Filing 3 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Sarah Ahmed by Diana C. Servos (Servos, Diana)
April 6, 2022 Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Servos, Diana)
April 6, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Sarah Ahmed; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number 0752-19319660.(Servos, Diana)

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