Dunkley v. AFSCME et al
Plaintiff: Jennifer A. Dunkley
Defendant: Lisa Eden, AFSCME and Local 2600 AFSCME
Case Number: 3:2018cv02189
Filed: December 19, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Reona J Daly
Referring Judge: J Phil Gilbert
2 Judge: Nancy J Rosenstengel
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1981
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
February 14, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 11 Summons Issued as to Local 2600 AFSCME, Lisa Eden. (cjo)
February 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Plaintiff's #4 Motion for Service of Process at Government Expense is DENIED without prejudice to re-filing a motion that explains why service by the United States Marshal is needed in this case. See Order for details. Signed by Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel on 2/8/2019. (bak)
February 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION for Recruitment of Counsel filed by Jennifer A. Dunkley. (cjo)
January 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER DENYING #3 MOTION for Recruitment of Counsel filed by Jennifer A. Dunkley. When presented with a request to appoint counsel, the Court must make the following inquiries: (1) has the indigent plaintiff made a reasonable attempt to obtain counsel or effectively been precluded from doing so, and (2) given the difficulty of the case, does the plaintiff appear competent to litigate it himself. Pruitt v. Mote, 503 F.3d 647, 654-55 (7th Cir. 2007). Here, Plaintiff has not met her threshold burden in attempting to recruit counsel on her own. In order to sufficiently demonstrate her attempts to recruit counsel, Plaintiff must submit three attorneys' responses to her requests for representation, or, if no responses are received, copies of the letters she sent them. Plaintiff is therefore directed to continue her efforts to obtain counsel on her own. If she is unsuccessful, Plaintiff may file a renewed motion for recruitment of counsel after Defendants file their answers. Signed by Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly on 1/22/2019. (ely)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED.
January 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER STRIKING 6 Order. Incorrect text entered. Signed by Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly on 1/22/2019. (ely)
January 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER STRICKEN - ORDER GRANTING #3 MOTION for Recruitment of Counsel filed by Jennifer A. Dunkley. When presented with a request to appoint counsel, the Court must make the following inquiries: (1) has the indigent plaintiff made a reasonable attempt to obtain counsel or effectively been precluded from doing so, and (2) given the difficulty of the case, does the plaintiff appear competent to litigate it himself. Pruitt v. Mote, 503 F.3d 647, 654-55 (7th Cir. 2007). Here, Plaintiff has not met her threshold burden in attempting to recruit counsel on her own. In order to sufficiently demonstrate her attempts to recruit counsel, Plaintiff must submit three attorneys' responses to her requests for representation, or, if no responses are received, copies of the letters she sent them. Plaintiff is therefore directed to continue her efforts to obtain counsel on her own. If she is unsuccessful, Plaintiff may file a renewed motion for recruitment of counsel after Defendants file their answers. Signed by Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly on 1/18/2019. (ely)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. Modified on 1/22/2019 (ely).
December 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER OF RECUSAL. Judge J. Phil Gilbert recused. Case reassigned to Judge Nancy J. Rosenstengel for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 12/20/2018. (jdh)
December 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 4 MOTION for Service of Process at Government Expense filed by Jennifer A. Dunkley. (cjo)
December 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION for Recruitment of Counsel filed by Jennifer A. Dunkley. (cjo)
December 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 2 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Jennifer A. Dunkley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits, #2 Civil Cover Sheet)(cjo)
December 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 1 Notice of Judge Assignment. Judge J. Phil Gilbert and Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly assigned. All future documents must bear case number 18-2189-JPG-RJD. If the parties consent to Magistrate Judge assignment, the consent form with instruction is attached for your convenience. Refer to the pro se litigant guide, found on the ILSD website, for further information. (cjo)
December 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing fee: $ 400.00, receipt number 34625089350 (cjo)

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