Dawson v. National University
| Janielle Dawson |
| National University |
| 1:2025cv03498 |
| April 1, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois |
| Sharon Johnson Coleman |
| Other Statutory Actions |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Federal Question |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 26 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert: Status hearing held on 6/25/25. The Court reviewed the parties' Joint Status Report #25 . This case was referred #21 for supervision of certain limited discovery Plaintiff wanted to take before responding to Defendant's Motion to Compel Arbitration #16 . During a hearing before the assigned District Judge on 6/2/25 #21 , Defendant did not oppose some limited discovery on the Motion to Compel Arbitration. See Transcript of 6/2/25 hearing, Exhibit 1 to the parties' last Joint Status Report [25-1] at pages 3-4. (The parties should note that during today's hearing, the Court mistakenly said that hearing occurred on 6/20/25. It did not; the referenced transcript was filed on that date but the hearing occurred on 6/2/25.) Defendant, however, now says "after further review of Plaintiff's claims and the alleged reasons that discovery is sought, discovery is neither appropriate nor necessary for the Court to decide the pending Motion to Compel Arbitration." See Joint Status Report #25 at 3. During today's hearing, Defendant objected to Plaintiff proceeding with any discovery on the Motion to Compel Arbitration because Defendant now believes the issues to be decided in connection with that Motion are purely legal issues, and no factual discovery is necessary for the District Judge to rule on that Motion. In this Magistrate Judge's view, I now would need to wade into dispositive merits matters that will be decided in the context of the Motion to Compel Arbitration to determine whether Plaintiff or Defendant is correct on the threshold question of whether any discovery is necessary on that Motion. That inquiry and any ruling in that regard is beyond the scope of this referral as this Magistrate Judge interprets it. As explained on the record during today's hearing, Defendant's change in position makes it impossible to accomplish the purpose of the referral #21 which was to supervise discovery regarding the Motion to Compel Arbitration. Plaintiff's unopposed oral motion to strike the briefing schedule #20 set on the Motion to Compel Arbitration #16 until the parties sort out with the District Judge whether Plaintiff is entitled to any discovery before responding to that Motion is granted for the reasons stated on the record. Accordingly, all matters relating to the referral of this matter having been addressed, at least for the time being, this case is returned to the District Judge. Referral terminated. Mailed notice (ber, ) |
| Filing 25 STATUS Report (Joint Status Report (Corrected - With Exhibit 1) by Janielle Dawson Presented before Magistrate Judge (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Drury, Scott) |
| Filing 24 STATUS Report (Joint Status Report) by Janielle Dawson Presented before Magistrate Judge (Drury, Scott) |
| Filing 23 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Gilbert for the purposes of discovery supervision regarding the Motion to Compel Arbitration #16 . The parties shall file by 6/20/25 a joint status report not to exceed five pages that sets out their respective positions on whether fact discovery is needed on the Motion to Compel Arbitration #16 . This case is set for a brief hearing on the matters covered in the status report on 6/25/25 at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 1386. Out of state counsel may appear by telephone; counsel with Chicago areas offices shall appear in person. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 180 946 2499#. Press # to bypass the Attendee ID number. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Mailed notice (ber, ) |
| Filing 22 Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: discovery supervision. Mailed notice. (ym) |
| Filing 21 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Status hearing held on 6/2/2025. Counsel for plaintiff reported that he believes arbitration fact discovery is needed. Counsel for defendant reported that discovery is premature at this time. Case is referred to Magistrate Judge Gilbert for discovery supervision regarding the motion to compel arbitration #16 only. Judge Gilbert has authority to adjust the briefing schedule on the motion to compel arbitration #20 . Mailed notice. (ym) |
| Filing 20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Plaintiff shall file a response to defendant's motion to compel arbitration, dismiss class claims, and stay proceedings #16 by 6/27/2025. Defendant shall file a reply by 7/11/2025. Once the matter is fully briefed, the Court shall take it under advisement. No appearance necessary on 6/10/2025. As this Court's website directs, the parties must provide courtesy copies in hard copy form of all substantive and/or dispositive motions, including the corresponding legal briefs and attachments. Mailed notice. (ym) |
| Filing 19 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant National University by Kristina Wright (Wright, Kristina) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Motion by Eric P. Mathisen for presentment of motion to compel #16 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 6/10/2025 at 10:00 AM. (Mathisen, Eric) |
| Filing 17 MEMORANDUM by National University in support of motion to compel #16 Arbitration, Dismiss Class Claims, and Stay Proceedings (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Declaration of Megan Hall, #2 Exhibit A-1 2023 Enrollment Agreement, #3 Exhibit A-2 2024 Enrollment Agreement, #4 Exhibit A-3 Audit Report)(Mathisen, Eric) |
| Filing 16 MOTION by Defendant National University to compel Arbitration, Dismiss Class Claims, and Stay Proceedings (Mathisen, Eric) |
| Filing 15 STATUS Report (Initial Joint Status Report) by Janielle Dawson (Drury, Scott) |
| Filing 14 NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by National University (Mathisen, Eric) |
| Filing 13 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: Defendant's unopposed motion for extension of time to respond to plaintiff's complaint #11 is granted. Responsive pleading shall be filed by 5/29/2025. No appearance necessary on 4/29/2025. Mailed notice. (ym) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Motion by Eric P. Mathisen for presentment of motion for extension of time to file answer #11 before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman on 4/29/2025 at 10:00 AM. (Mathisen, Eric) |
| Filing 11 MOTION by Defendant National University for extension of time to file answer regarding complaint #1 (Unopposed) (Mathisen, Eric) |
| Filing 10 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant National University by Eric P. Mathisen (Mathisen, Eric) |
| Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Janielle Dawson as to National University on 4/8/2025, answer due 4/29/2025. (Drury, Scott) |
| Filing 8 SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant National University (mam, ) |
| Filing 5 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman: This case has been assigned to the calendar of Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman. Status hearing is set for 6/2/2025 at 9:45 AM as an in-person hearing. Plaintiff(s) is directed to advise the defendant(s) of the status hearing forthwith. The parties are directed to meet and discuss the status of the case. The parties are to file a joint status report in the format described on the court's website at www.ilnd.uscourts.gov at least 3 business days prior to the status. The parties are directed to discuss settlement, and whether they consent to proceed before the Magistrate Judge. If the parties agree to consent jurisdiction before the Magistrate Judge, all parties must sign the consent form and electronically file the signed form on the case docket. The court encourages the parties to review this court's website for its standing orders prior to contacting chambers. Mailed notice. (ym) |
| Filing 4 NOTICE of Correction regarding case assigned entry. (rp, ) |
| Filing 3 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Janielle Dawson by Scott Robert Drury (Drury, Scott) |
| 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. (txd, ) |
| CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 1). (txd, ) Modified on 4/2/2025 (rp, ). |
| Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Drury, Scott) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Janielle Dawson; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-23288758.(Drury, Scott) |
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