Savala v. Packaging Corporation of America
Plaintiff: John Savala
Defendant: Packaging Corporation of America
Case Number: 8:2022cv00005
Filed: January 4, 2022
Court: US District Court for the District of Nebraska
Presiding Judge: Joseph F Bataillon
Referring Judge: Michael D Nelson
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Employment
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 12101 Americans with Disabilities Act
Jury Demanded By: Both
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Date Filed Document Text
May 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER OF DISMISSAL - Stipulation to Dismiss (Filing No. #34 ) is granted and it is ordered that this action be dismissed with prejudice and without fees and costs. Ordered by Senior Judge Joseph F. Bataillon. (KLF)
May 9, 2023 Filing 34 JOINT STIPULATION FOR DISMISSAL by Attorney Michael J. Merrick on behalf of Plaintiff John Savala.(Merrick, Michael)
April 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 TEXT ORDER granting 32 Text Email Motion. The deadline for the parties to file a joint stipulation for dismissal (or other dispositive stipulation) that will fully dispose of the case is extended to May 17, 2023. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (JLM)
April 26, 2023 Filing 32 TEXT EMAIL MOTION by counsel for plaintiff requesting an extension of the deadline to file a joint stipulation for dismissal (or other dispositive stipulation) that will fully dispose of the case. (JLM)
April 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 TEXT ORDER granting 30 Joint Text Email Motion. The deadline for the parties to file a joint stipulation for dismissal (or other dispositive stipulation) that will fully dispose of the case is extended to April 24, 2023. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (JLM)
April 3, 2023 Filing 30 JOINT TEXT EMAIL MOTION by counsel for the parties requesting an extension of the deadline to file a joint stipulation for dismissal (or other dispositive stipulation) that will fully dispose of the case. (JLM)
March 1, 2023 Filing 29 RESTRICTED AUDIO FILE (2.5 MB) regarding Settlement Conference, 27 held on 3/1/2023 at 9:06 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. ACCESS TO THE PDF DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED TO CASE PARTICIPANTS AND THE COURT PURSUANT TO THE E-GOVERNMENT ACT AND FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 5.2(e). (SLP)
March 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER - On or before April 3, 2023, the parties shall electronically file a joint stipulation for dismissal (or other dispositive stipulation) that will fully dispose of the case. Absent compliance with this order, this case (including all counterclaims and the like) may be dismissed without further notice. The Clerk of Court shall terminate the pretrial and trial settings, and any hearings set for this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (LKO)
March 1, 2023 Filing 27 TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. Settlement Conference held on 3/1/2023. Appearances made on the record. Procedures to be followed for the settlement conference stated. Conference continued off the record. Settlement reached and put on the record in a restricted portion of the hearing. Hearing held in Omaha, NE. Appearance for Plaintiff: Michael J. Merrick; Appearance for Defendant: Nicholas B. McGrath; Sarah J. Millsap; Courtroom Deputy: Sara Pankoke; Court Reporter: Digital Recorder. Time Start: 9:06 AM; Time Stop: 4:24 PM; Time in Court: 7 Hours 18 Minutes. (SLP)
February 21, 2023 Filing 26 TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for telephone conference held with counsel for the parties on February 21, 2023, before Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. Discussion held regarding the upcoming settlement conference. (JLM)
December 23, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE - A settlement conference will be held before United States Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson with counsel and representatives of the parties on March 1, 2023, from 9:00 AM CST to 4:00 PM CST in Courtroom #6, Roman L. Hruska United States Courthouse, 111 South 18th Plaza, Omaha Nebraska. The parties representatives and/or counsel shall be prepared to participate and negotiate a settlement of this case during the conference. Magistrate Judge Nelson will hold a telephone conference with counsel on February 21, 2023, at 11:00 AM CST. for the purpose of reviewing any outstanding issues that may be relevant prior to the settlement conference. Conference Instructions are located at Filing No. #9 in this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (LKO)
November 4, 2022 Filing 24 TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for planning conference held by telephone with counsel for the parties on November 4, 2022, before Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. The Court granted the parties' request to continue the stay of case progression deadlines. On or before December 15, 2022, the parties shall notify the Court whether they request a court-supervised settlement conference or have scheduled mediation; otherwise, the parties shall submit to the court jointly proposed deadlines for reinstatement of case progression. (SMN)
October 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 TEXT ORDER CONTINUING HEARING: A planning conference is set for November 4, 2022, at 11:00 AM by telephone before Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. The parties shall use the case conference instructions located at Filing No. #9 to participate in the call. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (JLM)
October 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 TEXT ORDER granting 21 Email Motion. For good cause shown, the planning conference scheduled for October 17, 2022, is continued to November 4, 2022, at 11:00 AM. The parties shall use the case conference instructions located at Filing No. #9 to participate in the call. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (JLM)
October 10, 2022 Filing 21 JOINT TEXT EMAIL MOTION by counsel for the parties requesting a continuance of the planning conference scheduled for October 17, 2022. (JLM)
September 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 TEXT ORDER RESCHEDULING HEARING: Due to a scheduling conflict, the planning conference scheduled for October 3, 2022, has been rescheduled for October 17, 2022, at 11:00 AM by telephone before Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. The parties shall use the case conference instructions at Filing No. #9 to participate on the call. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (JLM)
August 23, 2022 Filing 19 TEXT MINUTE ENTRY for status conference held by telephone with counsel for the parties on August 23, 2022, before Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. Upon request of the parties, case progression deadlines are stayed to allow for completion of written discovery and to facilitate settlement discussions. A planning conference to discuss case progression, dispositive motions, the parties' interest in settlement, and the trial and pretrial conference settings remains scheduled before the undersigned magistrate judge on October 3, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. by telephone. The parties shall use the case conference instructions located at Filing No. #9 to participate in the call. (JLM)
August 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 TEXT ORDER granting 17 Text Email Motion. For good cause shown, the deadline to file motions to compel written discovery is extended to September 12, 2022. Note: A motion to compel, to quash, or for a disputed protective order shall not be filed without first contacting the chambers of the undersigned magistrate judge on or before the motion to compel deadline to set a conference to discuss the parties dispute, and after being granted leave to do so by the Court. A status conference is set for August 23, 2022, at 10:00 AM CDT before Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. The parties shall use the case conference instructions at Filing No. #9 to participate in the call. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (JLM)
August 12, 2022 Filing 17 TEXT EMAIL MOTION by counsel for the parties requesting an extension of the deadline to file motions to compel written discovery and for a status conference. (JLM) Modified on 8/15/2022 (JLM).
July 23, 2022 Filing 16 Certificate of service of Plaintiff's Objections to Defendant's Document Subpoenas to Plaintiff's Subsequent and Current Employers by Attorney Michael J. Merrick on behalf of Plaintiff John Savala.(Merrick, Michael)
June 28, 2022 Filing 15 Certificate of Service of Plaintiff's Responses to Defendant's First Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents by Attorney Michael J. Merrick on behalf of Plaintiff John Savala.(Merrick, Michael)
June 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 PROTECTIVE ORDER - Upon consideration of the parties' joint request for entry of a Protective Order, (Filing No. #13 ), the Court enters the following Protective Order governing the disclosure of confidential Discovery Material by a Producing Party to a Receiving Party in this Action. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (LKO)
June 8, 2022 Filing 13 JOINT MOTION for Protective Order by Attorney Sarah J. Millsap on behalf of Defendant Packaging Corporation of America. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Millsap, Sarah)
April 18, 2022 Filing 12 Certificate of Service of Plaintiff's First Set of Interrogatories and Requests for Production of Documents on April 7, 2022 by Attorney Michael J. Merrick on behalf of Plaintiff John Savala.(Merrick, Michael)
March 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 CASE PROGRESSION ORDER - Depositions due 9/30/22. The trial and pretrial conference will not be set at this time. A planning conference to discuss case progression, dispositive motions, the parties' interest in settlement, and the trial and pretrial conference settings will be held with the undersigned magistrate judge on October 3, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. by telephone. Counsel shall use the conferencing instructions assigned to this case to participate in the conference. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (LKO)
March 10, 2022 Filing 10 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Attorney Michael J. Merrick on behalf of Plaintiff John Savala.(Merrick, Michael)
February 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 CASE CONFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS. ACCESS TO THE PDF DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED TO CASE PARTICIPANTS AND THE COURT PURSUANT TO THE E-GOVERNMENT ACT AND FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 5.2(a). Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (LKO)
February 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 SCHEDULING ORDER - Rule 26 Meeting Report Deadline set for 3/11/2022. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson. (LKO)
February 9, 2022 Filing 7 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1 identifying Corporate Parent Packaging Corporation of America for Packaging Corporation of America. by Attorney Nicholas B. McGrath on behalf of Defendants Packaging Corporation of America, Packaging Corporation of America.(McGrath, Nicholas)
February 9, 2022 Filing 6 Defendant's ANSWER to Complaint and Affirmative Defenses by Packaging Corporation of America (Millsap, Sarah)
January 31, 2022 Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed upon defendant Packaging Corporation of America on 1/19/2022. (Merrick, Michael)
January 5, 2022 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to defendant Packaging Corporation of America. YOU MUST PRINT YOUR ISSUED SUMMONS, WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THIS DOCUMENT. PAPER COPIES WILL NOT BE MAILED. (LRM)
January 5, 2022 Filing 3 TEXT NOTICE OF JUDGES ASSIGNED: Senior Judge Joseph F. Bataillon and Magistrate Judge Michael D. Nelson assigned. In accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636(c)(2), the parties are notified that, if all parties consent, a magistrate judge may conduct a civil action or proceeding, including a jury or nonjury trial, subject to the courts rules and policies governing the assignment of judges in civil cases. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 73; NEGenR 1.4. (LRM)
January 4, 2022 Filing 2 Summons Requested as to Packaging Corporation of America regarding Complaint #1 . (Merrick, Michael)
January 4, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT with jury demand against Packaging Corporation of America ( Filing fee $ 402, receipt number ANEDC-4550329), by Attorney Michael J. Merrick on behalf of John Savala(Merrick, Michael)

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