COSTANZA v. NISOURCE, INC. et al
| MARTIN COSTANZA |
| NISOURCE, INC. and NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY |
| 2:2025cv00531 |
| October 27, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana |
| Mark J Dinsmore |
| James Patrick Hanlon |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment) |
| None |
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Filing 31
ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS' PARTIAL MOTION TO DISMISS - Plaintiff Martin Costanza filed this action alleging that Defendants NiSource, Inc. and Northern Indiana Public Service Company violated federal civil rights law during his employment and constructively discharged him in violation of state law. Defendants have filed a partial motion to dismiss. Dkt. #18 . Defendants' partial motion to dismiss is GRANTED. Dkt. #18 . Mr. Costanza's sexual harassment claim is DISMISSED so Count II will proceed only as a claim of harassment based on national origin. Mr. Costanza SHALL RESPOND by May 4, 2026, stating whether he has an objection to dismissal of NiSource, Inc. and this action proceeding solely against NIPSCO. If he does not respond, NiSource, Inc. will be dismissed. The magistrate judge is asked to hold a telephonic conference with the parties to discuss case status. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 4/20/2026. (See Order.) (BAA)
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| Filing 30 NOTICE of Agreed Extension of Time to Serve Discovery Responses, filed by Plaintiff MARTIN COSTANZA (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service) (SAM) |
| Filing 29 Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement by NISOURCE, INC. identifying Other Affiliate BLACKROCK, INC., Other Affiliate T. Rowe Investment Management Inc. for NISOURCE, INC... (Ahmet, McKenzie) |
| Filing 28 Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement by NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY identifying Corporate Parent NiSource Inc. for NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY.. (Ahmet, McKenzie) |
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Filing 27
ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE - This cause comes before the Court upon the motion for McKenzie Ahmet to appear and participate pro hac vice as counsel for Defendants Nisource, Inc. and Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) in the above-captioned cause only. [Dkt. #26 .] The Court, being duly advised, hereby GRANTS the Motion. (See Order.) Copy to Plaintiff via US mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore on 01/26/2026. (AJG)
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| Filing 26 MOTION for Attorney(s) McKenzie L. Ahmet to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-9081381), filed by Defendants NISOURCE, INC., NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY. (Ahmet, McKenzie) |
| Filing 25 BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support Reply in Support of Motion re #18 MOTION to Dismiss (Partial) for Failure to Exhaust , filed by Defendants NISOURCE, INC., NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY. (Williams, Katelynn) |
| Filing 24 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE upon Counsel for Defendants by MARTIN COSTANZA (SAM) |
| Filing 23 Plaintiff's MOTION to Strike Erroneously Submitted In-Person Materials, filed by Plaintiff MARTIN COSTANZA. (TPS) |
| Filing 22 Further RESPONSE in Opposition re #18 MOTION to Dismiss (Partial) for Failure to Exhaust, filed by Plaintiff MARTIN COSTANZA. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(SAM) |
| Filing 21 RESPONSE in Opposition re #18 MOTION to Dismiss (Partial) for Failure to Exhaust, filed by Plaintiff MARTIN COSTANZA. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit) (BAA) |
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Filing 20
ORDER SETTING PRETRIAL SCHEDULE AND DISCUSSING DISCOVERY: This Order sets the schedule for how this action shall proceed. Part I sets forth the pretrial deadlines. Part II discusses various aspects of discovery. Facilitating the discovery process can be difficult, and this Order is issued in an effort to help explain and streamline the process for the parties. The parties should carefully read this Order. *SEE ORDER FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION*. Dispositive Motions due by 9/11/2026. Discovery due by 8/14/2026. Copy to plaintiff via US Mail. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore on 1/7/26.(RSF)
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| Filing 19 BRIEF/MEMORANDUM in Support re #18 MOTION to Dismiss (Partial) for Failure to Exhaust , filed by Defendants NISOURCE, INC., NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY. (Williams, Katelynn) |
| Filing 18 MOTION to Dismiss (Partial) for Failure to Exhaust, filed by Defendants NISOURCE, INC., NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY. (Williams, Katelynn) |
| Filing 17 ANSWER to #1 Complaint , and Affirmative and Other Defenses, filed by NISOURCE, INC., NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY.(Williams, Katelynn) |
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Filing 16
ORDER granting #15 Motion to Appear pro hac vice - Attorney Katelynn Mary Williams for NISOURCE, INC. and NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY added. (See Order.) Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark J. Dinsmore on 12/15/2025. (CCG)
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| Filing 15 MOTION for Attorney(s) Katelynn Williams to Appear pro hac vice (Filing fee $100, receipt number AINSDC-9012045), filed by Defendants NISOURCE, INC., NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY. (Williams, Katelynn) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Filing Executed Waiver of Service by MARTIN COSTANZA (SAM) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Pro Se Communcation Protocol, filed by Plaintiff MARTIN COSTANZA (SAM) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Filing Executed Waiver of Service, filed by Plaintiff MARTIN COSTANZA. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2) (TPS) |
| Filing 11 NOTICE of Filing Executed Waiver of Service by MARTIN COSTANZA (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Exhibit) (SAM) |
| Filing 10 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed, filed by MARTIN COSTANZA. NISOURCE, INC. waiver sent on 11/30/2025; NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY waiver sent on 11/30/2025. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. 1, #2 Exhibit Ex. 2)(BAA) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Pro Se Communication Protocal, filed by Plaintiff MARTIN COSTANZA (SAM) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Correction of Defendant Name, filed by Plaintiff MARTIN COSTANZA (SAM) |
| Filing 7 NOTICE of Lawsuit & Waiver Issued by Clerk upon: (1) NiSource, Inc., (2) Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO). (KAA) |
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Filing 6
ORDER - Mr. Costanza's motion to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED. Dkt. #2 . While in forma pauperis status allows Mr. Costanza to proceed without prepaying the filing fee, he remains liable for the full fees. The clerk is directed to issue process to Defendants NiSource, Inc. and Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) in the manner specified by Rule 4(d). Process shall consist of the complaint, dkt. 1, applicable forms (Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons and Waiver of Service of Summons), and this Order. Signed by Judge James Patrick Hanlon on 10/29/2025. (Copy to plaintiff via US Mail.) (KAA) (Main Document 6 replaced on 10/29/2025 to add to Distribution.) (KAA).
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| Filing 5 NOTICE to Pro se Litigant - The following information is provided to pro se litigants to inform them about rules and procedures governing how they communicate with the Court. (JHS) |
| Filing 4 Notice Regarding Rule 7.1 Disclosure Statement. (KLS) (JHS) |
| Filing 3 MAGISTRATE JUDGE's NOTICE of Availability to Exercise Jurisdiction issued. (JHS) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, filed by Plaintiff MARTIN COSTANZA. (JHS) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against NISOURCE, INC., NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, filed by MARTIN COSTANZA. (No fee paid with this filing) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(JHS) |
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