Watson v. Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC
| Michael Watson |
| Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC |
| 1:2026cv00580 |
| January 19, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois |
| Jorge L Alonso |
| Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment |
| 42 U.S.C. § 12101 Americans with Disabilities Act |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 37 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC(Jones, Stephanie) |
Filing 36
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing held. For the reasons stated on the record, Defendant's Motion to vacate the order dated May 20, 2026 granting Plaintiff's motion for default judgment dated May 6, 2026 #31 is granted. The Clerk's office is directed to reopen this case. The Defendant shall answer by 7/9/26. The parties' rule 26(a)(1) disclosures shall be served by 8/7/26. The deadline for joinder of parties and amendment of pleadings is 9/25/26. All fact discovery shall be noticed in time to be completed by 1/27/26. This case is referred to the magistrate judge for discovery supervision with the authority to set and modify deadlines, and a settlement conference. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, )
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| Filing 35 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic motion hearing set for 6/18/26 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 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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, ) |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of Motion by Stephanie F. Jones for presentment of motion to vacate, #31 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 6/18/2026 at 09:30 AM. (Jones, Stephanie) |
| Filing 33 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC by Mary Josephine Goers (Goers, Mary) |
| Filing 32 Rule 7.1 Local and Rule 3.2 Disclosure STATEMENT by Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC (Jones, Stephanie) |
| Filing 31 MOTION by Defendant Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC to vacate Default Judgment #29 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - USPS Tracking _ USPS 5.15.26 Delivery, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Finestone Affidavit with exhibits, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Docket Report)(Jones, Stephanie) |
| Filing 30 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC by Stephanie F. Jones (Jones, Stephanie) |
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Filing 29
FINAL DEFAULT JUDGMENT ORDER. Signed by the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 5/20/2026. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, )
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Filing 28
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's Motion for default final judgment against Defendant #24 is granted. Enter Final Default Judgment Order. Civil case terminated. Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, )
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| Filing 27 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Motion hearing noticed for 5/12/26 is stricken. Status hearing remains set for 5/20/26. Plaintiff shall serve notice of the 5/20/26 hearing date on Defendant in accord with the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5(b). Notice mailed by Judge's staff (lf, ) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Motion by Yasmeen Elagha for presentment of motion for default judgment #24 before Honorable Jorge L. Alonso on 5/12/2026 at 09:30 AM. (Elagha, Yasmeen) |
| Filing 25 MEMORANDUM by Michael Watson in support of motion for default judgment #24 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Elagha, Yasmeen) |
| Filing 24 MOTION by Plaintiff Michael Watson for default judgment as to Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC (Elagha, Yasmeen) |
| Filing 23 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Michael Watson by Kelly Dean Pearce (Pearce, Kelly) |
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Filing 22
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: The status hearing set for 5/6/26 is stricken and re-set for 5/20/26 at 9:30 a.m.. Although the Court previously entered an order of default #18 , defendant has since filed an appearance #21 . Plaintiff's motion for default judgment, if any, is due 5/6/26. If Plaintiff no longer intends to move for default judgment, then the parties shall file a joint status report by 5/13/26. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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, )
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| Filing 21 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendant Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC by Kelly Dean Pearce (Pearce, Kelly) |
| Filing 20 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Plaintiff's Motion to extend deadline to file motion for default final judgment against Defendant #19 is granted. Telephonic Status hearing previously set for 4/16/26 is stricken and reset to 5/6/26 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 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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, ) |
| Filing 19 MOTION by Plaintiff Michael Watson for extension of time DEADLINE TO FILE MOTION FOR DEFAULT FINAL JUDGMENT AGAINST DEFENDANT (Elagha, Yasmeen) |
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Filing 18
MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing held and continued to 4/16/26 at 9:30 a.m. Plaintiff's Motion for entry of Clerk's default #15 is granted. Defendant has not timely answered or appeared so the Court enters an order of default pursuant to FRCP55(a). Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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, )
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| Filing 17 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Michael Watson by Yasmeen Elagha KELLY DEAN PEARCE (Elagha, Yasmeen) |
| Filing 16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: Telephonic status hearing set for 4/1/26 at 9:30 a.m. is reset to 4/1/26 at 9:45 a.m. (TIME CHANGE ONLY). Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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, ) |
| Filing 15 MOTION by Plaintiff Michael Watson for entry of default Clerk's default (Elagha, Yasmeen) |
| Filing 14 STATUS Report on Service by Michael Watson (Elagha, Yasmeen) |
| Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Michael Watson as to Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC on 2/25/2026, answer due 3/18/2026. (Elagha, Yasmeen) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Correction regarding summons issued (court participant) #9 (axk, ) |
| Filing 10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso: A telephonic status hearing is set for 4/1/26 at 9:30 a.m.. Plaintiff shall file a status report on service by 3/27/26. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. The call-in number is 650-479-3207 and the access code is 1804010308. 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, ) |
| Filing 11 ALIAS SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC (axk, ) |
| Filing 9 ENTERED IN ERROR. Modified on 2/18/2026 (axk, ). |
| Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Michael Watson as to Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC on 1/26/2026, answer due 2/17/2026. (Elagha, Yasmeen) |
| Filing 6 SUMMONS Issued (Court Participant) as to Defendant Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC (axm, ) |
| 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. (bi, ) |
| CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Jorge L. Alonso. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Jeffrey T. Gilbert. Case assignment: Random assignment. (Civil Category 2). (bi, ) |
| Filing 4 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Michael Watson by Mohammed Omar Badwan (Badwan, Mohammed) |
| Filing 3 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Michael Watson by Yasmeen Elagha (Elagha, Yasmeen) |
| Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet (Elagha, Yasmeen) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT filed by Michael Watson; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 405, receipt number AILNDC-24610058. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Elagha, Yasmeen) |
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| Plaintiff: Michael Watson | |
| Represented By: | Yasmeen Elagha |
| Represented By: | Mohammed Omar Badwan |
| Represented By: | Kelly Dean Pearce |
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| Defendant: Sierra Ridge SLF, LLC | |
| Represented By: | Mary Josephine Goers |
| Represented By: | Stephanie F. Jones |
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