De Cola v. Starke County Council et al
Plaintiff: Thomas De Cola and Tom A De Cola
Defendant: Robert Sims, Howard Bailey, Freddie Baker, Kathy Norem, Dave Pearman, Kay Gudeman and Starke County Council
Case Number: 3:2020cv00869
Filed: October 19, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
Presiding Judge: Jon E DeGuilio
Referring Judge: Michael G Gotsch
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER: Given Mr. De Colas petition to the Seventh Circuit, the Court STAYS the proceedings in this case pending resolution of Mr. De Colas writ of mandamus. Signed by Chief Judge Jon E DeGuilio on 12/16/2020. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(shk)
December 14, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 Receipt of MOTION for Writ of Mandamus by Plaintiff Thomas De Cola captioned for the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits, #2 Envelope)(rmc) Modified on 12/16/2020 (nae).
December 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 RESPONSE to Motion re #10 MOTION for Injunctive Relief to Stay State Court Proceeding filed by Howard Bailey, Freddie Baker, Kay Gudeman, Kathy Norem, Dave Pearman, Robert Sims, Starke County Council. (Christman, Katlyn)
December 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MEMORANDUM in Support of #22 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Howard Bailey, Freddie Baker, Kay Gudeman, Kathy Norem, Dave Pearman, Robert Sims, Starke County Council. (Christman, Katlyn)
December 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION to Dismiss by Defendants Howard Bailey, Freddie Baker, Kay Gudeman, Kathy Norem, Dave Pearman, Robert Sims, Starke County Council. (Christman, Katlyn)
November 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER GRANTING #17 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The deadline for Defendants to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs complaint is EXTENDED until 12/11/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr on 11/17/2020. (Copy mailed to pro se party)(mrm)
November 17, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #10 MOTION for Injunctive Relief to Stay State Court Proceeding by Defendants Howard Bailey, Freddie Baker, Kay Gudeman, Kathy Norem, Dave Pearman, Robert Sims, Starke County Council. (Christman, Katlyn)
November 13, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER denying #12 Motion to Disqualify Judge. Signed by Chief Judge Jon E DeGuilio on 11/13/2020. (Copy mailed to pro se party) (jat)
November 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 Sworn AFFIDAVIT in Support re #12 MOTION for Judge Disqualification filed by Thomas De Cola. (jld)
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Pro Se Complaint, by Defendants Howard Bailey, Freddie Baker, Kay Gudeman, Kathy Norem, Dave Pearman, Robert Sims, Starke County Council. (Christman, Katlyn)
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Katlyn M Christman on behalf of All Defendants (Christman, Katlyn)
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Lisa A Baron on behalf of All Defendants (Baron, Lisa)
October 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Elizabeth A Knight on behalf of All Defendants (Knight, Elizabeth)
October 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed (titled as "Sworn Affidavit in Support of Service of Summons") by Thomas De Cola. Howard Bailey served on 10/20/2020, answer due 11/10/2020; Freddie Baker served on 10/21/2020, answer due 11/12/2020; Kay Gudeman served on 10/21/2020, answer due 11/12/2020; Kathy Norem served on 10/21/2020, answer due 11/12/2020; Dave Pearman served on 10/21/2020, answer due 11/12/2020; Robert Sims served on 10/22/2020, answer due 11/12/2020. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(rmc)
October 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION for Judge Disqualification by Plaintiff Thomas De Cola. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(rmc)
October 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE of Harmless Error Within Exhibit E by Thomas De Cola (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(rmc)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION for Injunctive Relief to Stay State Court Proceeding by Plaintiff Thomas De Cola. (Attachments: #1 Verified Brief in Support of Motion for Injunctive Relief to Stay State Court Proceedings, #2 Index of Exhibits, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit C, #6 Exhibit D, #7 Exhibit E)(nae)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 No proposed summons received for defendant Starke County Council. (nae)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Related Case Remark - Plaintiff has indicated on the Civil Cover Sheet that this case is related to Case No. 3:20-cv-409 DRL. (nae)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE of Motion for Consolidation in Related Case (3:20-cv-409) by Thomas De Cola (nae)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 RECEIPT of Exhibit C (CD) re: DE #5 Notice of Manual Filing from Thomas De Cola stored in the South Bend Clerk's office. (nae)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE OF MANUAL FILING of Exhibit C (CD) by Thomas De Cola (nae)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Howard Bailey, Freddie Baker, Kay Gudeman, Kathy Norem, Dave Pearman, Robert Sims. NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (nae)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Thomas De Cola.(nae)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas De Cola (nae)
October 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 PRO SE COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Howard Bailey, Freddie Baker, Kay Gudeman, Kathy Norem, Dave Pearman, Robert Sims, Starke County Council, filed by Thomas De Cola. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Index of Exhibits, #3 Exhibit A, #4 Exhibit B, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E)(nae)

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