Countach v. Brennan
Plaintiff: Danea S. Countach
Defendant: USPS PMG Megan J. Brennan
Case Number: 3:2018cv00355
Filed: July 25, 2018
Court: US District Court for the District of Nevada
Office: Reno Office
Presiding Judge: William G Cobb
Referring Judge: Robert C Jones
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 25, 2018 Filing 20 Case transferred in from District of Illinois Northern; Case Number 1:17-cv-01602. Original file with transfer order and docket sheet received with documents numbered 1-19 received electronically (KW).
July 25, 2018 Filing 19 TRANSFERRED to the District of Nevada the electronic record via email.(gcy, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
July 25, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 7/25/2018: On its own motion, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1406(a), the Court directs the Clerk of Court to transfer this case forthwith to the United States District Court for the District of Nevada for all further proceedings. All pending motions and hearing dates are stricken. Civil case terminated. See the accompanying Statement for details. Mailed notice(ef, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
July 25, 2018 Case assigned to Magistrate Judge Valerie P. Cooke for purposes of ENE. (BLG)
July 25, 2018 Case assigned to Judge Robert C. Jones and Magistrate Judge William G. Cobb. (BLG)
June 27, 2018 Filing 16 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Status hearing held. Only Plaintiff Danea S. Countach appeared pro se. Pursuant to the discussion held in open court and for the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff is granted leave to file his response to order to show cause why this case should not be transferred to the District of Nevada. The Clerk is directed to docket Plaintiff's response to order to show cause. The Court will issue a written ruling on the venue issue, by mail. Status hearing set for 7/25/2018 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice (ef, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
June 18, 2018 Filing 17 RESPONSE to Order to Show Cause by Plaintiff Danea S. Countach. (Received for docketing on 7/2/18). (gcy, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
May 23, 2018 Filing 15 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Motion and Status hearing held. Pursuant to the discussion held in open court and for the reasons stated on the record, motion by counsel to withdraw as attorney #13 is granted. Plaintiff Countach shall proceed pro se. As stated on the record, by 6/6/2018, Plaintiff is ordered to show cause in writing why this case should not be transferred to the District of Nevada. Status hearing set on the record is stricken and reset for 6/27/2018 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice (ef, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
May 17, 2018 Filing 14 NOTICE of Motion by Anthony L. Schumann for presentment of motion to withdraw #13 before Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 5/23/2018 at 09:00 AM. (Schumann, Anthony) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
May 17, 2018 Filing 13 MOTION by Plaintiff Danea S. Countach to withdraw as Counsel of Record on Behalf of Plaintiff Danea Countach (Schumann, Anthony) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
May 17, 2018 Filing 12 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Danea S. Countach by Anthony L. Schumann (Schumann, Anthony) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
March 22, 2018 Filing 11 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Status hearing held. Plaintiff Danea S. Countach and recruited counsel for Plaintiff appeared. Pursuant to the discussion held in open court, Plaintiff's amended complaint shall be filed by 4/12/2018. Status hearing set for 5/23/2018 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice (ef, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
February 23, 2018 Filing 10 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: After the Court's review, it appears that attorney Bennett L. Epstein was assigned to this case by clerical error. Accordingly, Bennett L. Epstein is withdrawn as counsel for record for Plaintiff. The Court requests that Anthony L. Schumann, of the law firm Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer P.A., 233 S. Wacker Drive, 70th Floor Chicago, 60606 IL, (312) 566-0040, anthony.schumann@qpwblaw.com represent Plaintiff in accordance with counsel's trial bar commitment under Local Rule 83.37 (N.D. Ill.). New counsel shall meet with Plaintiff and be prepared to report at the next status hearing whether Plaintiff will proceed on the current complaint or file an amended complaint, assuming counsel can do so consistent with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11. Status hearing set for 3/14/2018 is stricken and reset for 3/22/2018 at 9:00 AM. Mailed notice (ef, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
February 7, 2018 Filing 9 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: The Court requests that Bennett L. Epstein, of the law firm Foley & Lardner, 321 North Clark Street, Suite 2800, Chicago, 60654 IL, (312) 832-4500, bepstein@foley.com represent Plaintiff in accordance with counsel's trial bar commitment under Local Rule 83.37 (N.D. Ill.). New counsel shall meet with Plaintiff and be prepared to report at the next status hearing whether Plaintiff will proceed on the current complaint or file an amended complaint, assuming counsel can do so consistent with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11. Status hearing set for 3/14/2018 at 9:30 AM. Mailed notice (ef, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
February 1, 2018 Filing 8 COMPLAINT filed by Danea S. Countach (Exhibit) (ags, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
February 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: Plaintiff's application for leave to proceed in forma pauperis #4 is granted. The Court finds that Plaintiff is unable to pay the fees associated with filing this action and thus the filing fee is waived. Summons shall not issue at this time, however. Plaintiff's motion for attorney representation #5 is granted. The Court will recruit counsel to represent Plaintiff by separate order. Recruited counsel shall meet with Plaintiff and be prepared to report at the next status hearing whether Plaintiff will proceed on the current complaint or file an amended complaint, assuming counsel can do so consistent with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11. Status hearing set for 3/14/2018 at 9:30 AM. Signed by the Honorable Andrea R. Wood on 2/1/2018. Mailed notice (ags, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
April 7, 2017 Filing 6 PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff Danea S. Countach. (eaa, ) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
March 1, 2017 Filing 5 MOTION by Plaintiff Danea S. Countach for attorney representation. (eg,) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
March 1, 2017 Filing 4 APPLICATION by Plaintiff Danea S. Countach for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. (eg,) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
March 1, 2017 Filing 3 PRO SE Appearance by Plaintiff Danea S. Countach. (eg,) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
March 1, 2017 Filing 2 CIVIL Cover Sheet. (eg,) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]
March 1, 2017 Filing 1 RECEIVED Complaint and 3 copies by Danea S. Countach. (Exhibit). (eg,) [Transferred from Illinois Northern on 7/25/2018.]

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Defendant: USPS PMG Megan J. Brennan
Represented By: AUSA - Chicago
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