O'Brien v. Illinois Department of Human Services
Plaintiff: Da'Nita O'Brien
Defendant: Illinois Department of Human Services
Case Number: 1:2023cv15765
Filed: November 8, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Jeffrey I Cummings
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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December 28, 2023 Filing 10 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 12/28/2023: Mailed notice. (tg, )
November 16, 2023 Filing 9 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: Plaintiff's motion for attorney representation #4 is denied without prejudice. Plaintiff reports she has achieved a post-graduate level of education and the Court's review of her Complaint demonstrates sufficient literacy and communication skills through which to handle this case's early stages, particularly considering that the allegations contained in the Complaint are not unduly complex. See Pruitt v. Mote, 503 F.3d 647, 654 (7th Cir. 2007) (en banc); see also Kindstrom v. Lake Cnty., No. 3:22-CV-50041, 2023 WL 1974531, at *1 (N.D.Ill. Jan. 30, 2023). Moreover, plaintiff who has contacted only two entities to seek legal representation (including the Illinois Attorney General, who cannot represent her) has made an insufficient effort to obtain an attorney. Plaintiff may renew her motion for attorney representation after she fully exhausts her effort to obtain counsel should circumstances change as the case progresses. Mailed notice (cc, )
November 16, 2023 Filing 8 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Jeffrey I. Cummings. On or before 1/16/24, the parties shall file a joint initial status report in accordance with the template available on the Court's website under the case management procedure titled "Initial Status Report for Newly Filed Cases." The parties shall also review all of the case management procedures and standing orders available on the Court's website. Initial tracking status hearing set for 1/26/24 at 9:00 a.m. to track the case only (no appearance is required). Instead, the Court will review the parties' joint initial status report and enter further orders as appropriate. Mailed notice (cc, )
November 14, 2023 Filing 7 NOTICE of Correction regarding fee information sheet 5 . (daj, )
November 13, 2023 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. (jh, )
November 13, 2023 CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jeffrey I Cummings. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable M. David Weisman. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (mek,)
November 8, 2023 SUMMONS Issued as to Defendant Illinois Department of Human Services. (daj, )
November 8, 2023 Filing 4 MOTION by Plaintiff Da'Nita O'Brien for attorney representation. (jh, )
November 8, 2023 Filing 3 PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff Da'Nita O'Brien. (jh, )
November 8, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet. (jh, )
November 8, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Da'Nita O'Brien. (Exhibits) (jh, )

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