Hammonds v. Christopher Unit School District #99 et al
| Thomas Hammonds |
| Christopher Unit School District #99, Teamsters, Automotive, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local Union No. 50, Kishai B. Cook, Richard Towers, Gary Joe Anderton, Schuyler Stephens, Jeremy Bradley, Russell Hobbs, Jared Fourez, Sarah Wilson and Rachael Janello |
| 3:2025cv01940 |
| October 21, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois |
| Gilbert C Sison |
| Labor: Other |
| 05 U.S.C. § 704 Labor Litigation |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 44
SCHEDULING and DISCOVERY ORDER: Discovery due by 10/22/2026. Dispositive Motions due by 11/20/2026. Stipulation Selecting Mediator to be filed by 3/10/2026. Mediation Session to be completed by 9/22/2026. Mediation Program Completion due by 11/6/2026. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gilbert C. Sison on 2/18/2026. (Attachments: #1 JROP)(cds)
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| Filing 43 NOTICE of Hearing: Telephonic Status Conference set for 6/16/2026 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Gilbert C. Sison. Instructions for the conference call are as follows: (1) call 571-353-2301; (2) when prompted, enter the Call ID : 833349655.(cds)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. |
| Filing 42 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Gilbert C. Sison: Scheduling Conference held on 2/18/2026. Time: 10:30 am - 11:00 am. Attorney Darrell Dunham appears on behalf of plaintiff. Attorney Adam Henningsen appears on behalf of defendant, Christopher Unit School District. Attorney James Kimmey appears on behalf of defendant, Teamsters, Automotive, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local Union No. 50. The joint report of parties is adopted. Discovery dispute policy discussed. Should the parties seek to amend the discovery deadline, dispositive motions deadline, final pretrial conference or trial date, a written motion will be required. A status conference will be set by separate notice.(Court Reporter Liberty Recording.) (cds)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. |
| Filing 41 REPLY to #33 Motion to Dismiss filed by Gary Joe Anderton, Jeremy Bradley, Christopher Unit School District #99, Kishai B. Cook, Jared Fourez, Russell Hobbs, Rachael Janello, Schuyler Stephens, Richard Towers, Sarah Wilson. (Henningsen, Adam) |
| Filing 40 RESPONSE in Opposition re #33 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Thomas Hammonds. (Dunham, Darrell) |
| Filing 39 REPLY to Response to Motion re #28 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim With Prejudice filed by Teamsters, Automotive, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local Union No. 50. (Kimmey, James) |
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Filing 38
ORDER : Scheduling Conference set for 2/18/2026 at 10:30 AM via zoom video conference before Magistrate Judge Gilbert C. Sison. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gilbert C. Sison on 1/15/2026. Zoom invitations will be emailed to parties of record. (cds)
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| Filing 37 CJRA TRACK B assigned: Final Pretrial Conference set for 2/11/2027 at 10:00 AM and Presumptive Trial Month is March 2027 both in the East St. Louis Courthouse before Magistrate Judge Gilbert C. Sison. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gilbert C. Sison on 1/15/2026. (cds) |
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Filing 36
Automatic Mediation Referral Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge Gilbert C. Sison on 1/15/2026. (cds)
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| Filing 35 RESPONSE in Opposition re #28 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim With Prejudice filed by Thomas Hammonds. (Dunham, Darrell) |
| Filing 34 MEMORANDUM in Support re #33 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Gary Joe Anderton, Jeremy Bradley, Christopher Unit School District #99, Kishai B. Cook, Jared Fourez, Russell Hobbs, Rachael Janello, Schuyler Stephens, Richard Towers, Sarah Wilson. (Henningsen, Adam) |
| Filing 33 MOTION to Dismiss by Gary Joe Anderton, Jeremy Bradley, Christopher Unit School District #99, Kishai B. Cook, Jared Fourez, Russell Hobbs, Rachael Janello, Schuyler Stephens, Richard Towers, Sarah Wilson. (Henningsen, Adam) |
| Filing 32 NOTICE: All parties have consented to have a United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case. Accordingly, Magistrate Judge Gilbert C. Sison is ASSIGNED to conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial and final entry of judgment pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 636(c) and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73. All future documents must bear case number 25-cv-1940-GCS. Any District Judge previously assigned will no longer be assigned to this case. (jle)THIS TEXT ENTRY IS AN ORDER OF THE COURT. NO FURTHER DOCUMENTATION WILL BE MAILED. |
| Filing 31 FINAL CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (Kimmey, James) (Main Document 31 replaced on 1/9/2026) (jle). |
| Filing 30 NOTICE FROM CLERK Instructing Teamsters, Automotive, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local Union No. 50 to file Notice and Consent to Proceed Before A Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form: Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 408, within 21 days of this Notice, you must file the attached form indicating your consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge or an affirmative declination to consent. A link regarding the magistrate judges in this district is attached for your convenience: #https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/BenefitsofConsent.pdf. Consent/Non-Consent to U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form sent to Teamsters, Automotive, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local Union No. 50 on 1/8/2026. Consent due by 1/29/2026. (jle) |
| Filing 29 MEMORANDUM in Support re #28 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim With Prejudice filed by Teamsters, Automotive, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local Union No. 50. (Kimmey, James) |
| Filing 28 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim With Prejudice by Teamsters, Automotive, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local Union No. 50. (Kimmey, James) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Britt W. Sowle on behalf of Teamsters, Automotive, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local Union No. 50 (Sowle, Britt) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by James R. Kimmey, III on behalf of Teamsters, Automotive, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local Union No. 50 (Kimmey, James) |
| Filing 25 CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (Henningsen, Adam) (Main Document 25 replaced on 1/9/2026) (jle). |
| Filing 24 NOTICE: Kashia Cook, Richard Towers, Gary Joe Anderton, Schuyler Stephens, Jeremy Bradley, Sarah Wilson, Rachael Janello, Russell Hobbs and Jared Fourez was directed to file the attached form regarding consenting or declining to consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction. The time for doing so has now passed, and the Court has not received the form. As required by Administrative Order No. 408, Kashia Cook, Richard Towers, Gary Joe Anderton, Schuyler Stephens, Jeremy Bradley, Sarah Wilson, Rachael Janello, Russell Hobbs and Jared Fourez shall return the form within 7 days or face possible sanctions. Consent due by 12/11/2025. (jle) |
| Filing 23 CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (Henningsen, Adam) |
| Filing 22 Alias Summons Issued as to Teamsters, Automotive, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local Union No. 50. Original mailed to Attorney Dunham for service. (jle) |
| Filing 21 Summons Requested. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Complaint Hammonds with Exhibits filed)(Dunham, Darrell) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE FROM CLERK Instructing Christopher USD #99, Kashia Cook, Richard Towers, Gary Joe Anderton, Schuyler Stephens, Jeremy Bradley, Sarah Wilson, Rachael Janello, Russell Hobbs and Jared Fourez to file Notice and Consent to Proceed Before A Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form: Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 408, within 21 days of this Notice, you must file the attached form indicating your consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge or an affirmative declination to consent. A link regarding the magistrate judges in this district is attached for your convenience: #https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/BenefitsofConsent.pdf. Consent/Non-Consent to U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form sent to Christopher USD #99, Kashia Cook, Richard Towers, Gary Joe Anderton, Schuyler Stephens, Jeremy Bradley, Sarah Wilson, Rachael Janello, Russell Hobbs and Jared Fourez on 11/12/2025. Consent due by 12/3/2025. (jle) |
| Filing 19 Summons Issued as to Gary Joe Anderton, Jeremy Bradley, Kishai B. Cook, Jared Fourez, Russell Hobbs, Rachael Janello, Schuyler Stephens, Teamsters, Automotive, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local Union No. 50, Richard Towers, Sarah Wilson. Originals mailed to counsel for service. (adh) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Adam C. Henningsen on behalf of Gary Joe Anderton, Jeremy Bradley, Christopher Unit School District #99, Kishai B. Cook, Jared Fourez, Russell Hobbs, Rachael Janello, Schuyler Stephens, Richard Towers, Sarah Wilson (Henningsen, Adam) |
| Filing 17 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Sarah Wilson, Jeremy Bradley, Rachael Janello, Kishai B. Cook, Gary Joe Anderton, Russell Hobbs, Christopher Unit School District #99, Richard Towers, Jared Fourez, Schuyler Stephens. Sarah Wilson waiver sent on 11/11/2025, answer due 1/12/2026; Jeremy Bradley waiver sent on 11/11/2025, answer due 1/12/2026; Rachael Janello waiver sent on 11/11/2025, answer due 1/12/2026; Kishai B. Cook waiver sent on 11/11/2025, answer due 1/12/2026; Gary Joe Anderton waiver sent on 11/11/2025, answer due 1/12/2026; Russell Hobbs waiver sent on 11/11/2025, answer due 1/12/2026; Christopher Unit School District #99 waiver sent on 11/11/2025, answer due 1/12/2026; Richard Towers waiver sent on 11/11/2025, answer due 1/12/2026; Jared Fourez waiver sent on 11/11/2025, answer due 1/12/2026; Schuyler Stephens waiver sent on 11/11/2025, answer due 1/12/2026. (Henningsen, Adam) |
| Filing 16 Summons Requested. (Dunham, Darrell) |
| Filing 15 Summons Requested. (Dunham, Darrell) |
| Filing 14 Summons Requested. (Dunham, Darrell) |
| Filing 13 Summons Requested. (Dunham, Darrell) |
| Filing 12 Summons Requested. (Dunham, Darrell) |
| Filing 11 Summons Requested. (Dunham, Darrell) |
| Filing 10 Summons Requested. (Dunham, Darrell) |
| Filing 9 Summons Requested. (Dunham, Darrell) |
| Filing 8 Summons Requested. (Dunham, Darrell) |
| Filing 7 Summons Requested. (Dunham, Darrell) |
| Filing 6 CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (Dunham, Darrell) |
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Filing 5
ORDER OF RECUSAL. Magistrate Judge Mark A. Beatty recused. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Gilbert C. Sison for all further proceedings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark A. Beatty on 10/28/2025. (jmj)
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| Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Darrell W. Dunham on behalf of Thomas Hammonds (Dunham, Darrell) |
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Filing 3
ORDER OF RECUSAL: Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly recused. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Mark A. Beatty for all further proceedings. Signed by Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly on 10/22/2025. (atp)
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| Filing 2 NOTICE OF INITIAL ASSIGNMENT TO A U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE: This case has been randomly assigned to United States Magistrate Judge Reona J. Daly pursuant to Administrative Order 408. The parties are advised that their consent is required if the assigned Magistrate Judge is to conduct all further proceedings in this case, including trial and final entry of judgment pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c) and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73. As set forth in Administrative Order No. 408, each party will be required to file a Notice and Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form indicating consent or non-consent to the jurisdiction of the assigned Magistrate Judge. If all parties do not consent to the Magistrate Judge's jurisdiction, the case will be randomly assigned to a district judge for all further proceedings and the parties cannot later consent to reassignment of the case to a magistrate judge. The parties are further advised that they are free to withhold consent without adverse substantive consequences. Within 21 days of this Notice, the following party or parties must file the attached form indicating consent to proceed before the assigned Magistrate Judge or an affirmative declination to consent: Thomas Hammonds. A link regarding the magistrate judges in this district is attached for your convenience: #https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/BenefitsofConsent.pdf. All future documents must bear case number 25-cv-1940-RJD. Refer to Civil/Removal Case Processing Requirements, found on the ILSD website, for further service information. Consent due by 11/12/2025. (jle) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Christopher Unit School District #99, Teamsters, Automotive, Petroleum and Allied Trades Local Union No. 50 ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5770383.), filed by Thomas Hammonds. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit Collective Bargaining Agreement, Christopher Board of Education #99 Bus Drivers & Teamsters Local #50)(Dunham, Darrell) |
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