Illinois Central District Court
Judge:Jonathan E Hawley
Referred: Jonathan E Hawley
Case #: 1:23-cv-01078
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause28:1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights
Case Filed:Feb 23, 2023
Last checked: Saturday Aug 26, 2023 10:51 AM CDT
Defendant
Serena Cunningham
Represented By
Matthew A Hurd
Ancel Glink P.C.
contact info
Defendant
Nicholas Kosenesky
Represented By
Matthew A Hurd
Ancel Glink P.C.
contact info
Defendant
Kyle McComber`
Represented By
Matthew A Hurd
Ancel Glink P.C.
contact info
Defendant
Landon Richmond
Represented By
Matthew A Hurd
Ancel Glink P.C.
contact info
Defendant
Town of Normal
Represented By
Matthew A Hurd
Ancel Glink P.C.
contact info
Defendant
Tyler Vanwynsberg
Represented By
Matthew A Hurd
Ancel Glink P.C.
contact info
Defendant
Max Yanor
Represented By
Matthew A Hurd
Ancel Glink P.C.
contact info
Plaintiff
Taylor Brown
Represented By
Abby Dana Bakos
Bakos & Maisuria Law Group, LLC
contact info
TERMINATED PARTIES
Defendant
Unknown Normal Police Officers
Terminated: 04/28/2023


1. Taylor Brown speaks out about arrest and lawsuit against Normal PD (25newsnow.com)
Submitted Thu 03/30/2023
Docket last updated: 3 hours ago
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines Tue 12/10 12:12 PM
TEXT ORDER: Pursuant to the37 Status Report filed by Taylor Brown, the Court sets a further Status Report deadline for 1/10/2025. Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 12/10/24. (WG)
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Monday, December 09, 2024
37 37 misc Status Report Mon 12/09 6:54 PM
STATUS REPORT (JOINT) by Taylor Brown. (Loevy, Jonathan)
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Sunday, November 17, 2024
order Order Removing JEH as MJ Re DJ Hawley Apt Sun 11/17 1:35 PM
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order Order Reassigning Case Re DJ Hawley Apt Sun 11/17 4:24 PM
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order Order Sun 11/17 7:52 PM
Text Order entered by District Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 11/17/2024: All counsel must read and be familiar with both the Standing Order and the Temporary Standing Order Pending Appointment of a Peoria Magistrate Judge, both of which can be found on the Central District of Illinois website (www.ilcd.uscourts.gov)
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Monday, October 07, 2024
order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines Mon 10/07 11:50 AM
TEXT ORDER: Pursuant to the filing of the36 Status Report, the Court orders a further status report be filed by 12/9/2024. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 10/7/24. (WG)
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Friday, October 04, 2024
36 36 misc Status Report Fri 10/04 12:01 PM
STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Serena Cunningham, Nicholas Kosenesky, Kyle McComber`, Landon Richmond, Town of Normal, Tyler Vanwynsberg, Max Yanor. (Hurd, Matthew)
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Tuesday, August 06, 2024
order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines Tue 08/06 11:29 AM
TEXT ORDER: Pursuant the filing of the35 Status Report, a further Status Report is due by 10/7/2024. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 8/6/24. (WG)
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Monday, August 05, 2024
35 35 misc Status Report Mon 08/05 2:28 PM
STATUS REPORT (JOINT) by Taylor Brown. (Loevy, Jonathan)
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines Tue 07/30 8:43 AM
TEXT ORDER granting34 Motion to Extend Time to File Status Report. Status Report due by 8/5/2024. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 7/29/24. (WG)
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Monday, July 29, 2024
34 34 motion Extension of Time to File Document Mon 07/29 4:09 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Status Report (Unopposed) by Plaintiff Taylor Brown. Responses due by 8/12/2024 (Loevy, Jonathan)
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Wednesday, May 29, 2024
33 33 audio Auto docketing digital audio upload Wed 05/29 3:25 PM
PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [05/29/2024 02:03:54 PM]. File Size [ 8374 KB ]. Run Time [ 00:17:51 ]. (admin)
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minutes Status Conference - Referral Judge ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings Wed 05/29 3:16 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley: Parties present via telephone by Attorney Jonathan Loevy for the Plaintiff and Attorneys Matthew Hurd and Mitchell Paglia for the Defendants for Status Conference held on 5/29/2024. Discussion held regarding the Order to Show Cause. Court notes the Show Cause Order was previously discharged. Court also notes any failure to appear by the Plaintiff in the future will be considered in combination with her previous Order to Show Cause. Case remains STAYED at this time. Parties to file a Status Report by 7/29/24. Discussion held regarding the possibility of conducting a Settlement Conference. Parties will advise the Court if a Settlement Conference is desired. (Tape #PRC: 2:04 p.m.) (FDS)
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Friday, May 03, 2024
32 32 audio Auto docketing digital audio upload Fri 05/03 1:40 PM
PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [05/03/2024 10:33:26 AM]. File Size [ 1399 KB ]. Run Time [ 00:02:59 ]. (admin)
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minutes Status Conference - Referral Judge Fri 05/03 10:50 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley: Parties present via telephone by Attorneys Matthew Hurd and Mitchell Paglia for Defendants and Attorney Jonathan Loevy not appearing for Status Conference on 5/3/2024. After review of the docket, the court notes that Attorney Loevy may not have received the notice for today's hearing. Court will reach out to the parties to set a mutually agreeable date for this hearing. (Tape #PRC: 10:31 a.m.) (FDS)
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order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings Fri 05/03 12:17 PM
TEXT ORDER: Status Conference not held on 5/3/24 is reset with the agreement of the parties for 5/29/2024 at 2:00 PM via telephone before Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley. Counsel are to phone into conference by calling (551) 285-1373 and enter the Meeting ID: 16009516536 when prompted to do so. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 5/3/24. (WG)
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
31 31 respm Response to Motion/Petition Tue 04/30 2:31 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re29 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PERMIT NEW COUNSEL TO APPEAR AND TO RESPOND TO THE COURTS SHOW CAUSE ORDER filed by Defendants Serena Cunningham, Nicholas Kosenesky, Kyle McComber`, Landon Richmond, Town of Normal, Tyler Vanwynsberg, Max Yanor.(Paglia, Mitchell)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
30 30 notice Notice of Appearance of Attorney Wed 04/17 1:48 PM
NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Jonathan I Loevy on behalf of Taylor Brown (Loevy, Jonathan)
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order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief ~Util - Set/Reset Hearings Wed 04/17 9:52 AM
TEXT ORDER granting29 Plaintiff's Motion for leave to permit new counsel to appear and to respond to the court's show cause order. Court VACATES the Order to Show Cause and sets a Status Conference via telephone for Friday, 5/3/2024 at 10:30 AM via telephone before Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley. Counsel are to phone into conference by calling (551) 285-1373 and enter the Meeting ID: 16009516536 when prompted to do so. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 4/17/24. (WG)
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
29 29 motion Miscellaneous Relief Tue 04/16 3:16 PM
MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PERMIT NEW COUNSEL TO APPEAR AND TO RESPOND TO THE COURTS SHOW CAUSE ORDER by Plaintiff Taylor Brown. Responses due by 4/30/2024 (Loevy, Jonathan)
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Friday, April 05, 2024
order Order Fri 04/05 2:58 PM
TEXT ORDER: On 2/16/2024, the Court issued a Show Cause Order for the Plaintiff to show cause in writing by 3/1/24 why she failed to appear at the 2/16/2024 hearing and warned that failure to respond would result in the recommendation to the District Judge that this case be dismissed for failure to prosecute. The Plaintiff has not filed anything since then. The Court sua sponte extends the deadline to 4/19/2024 for the Plaintiff to show cause in writing why she failed to appear at the 2/16/2024 hearing. The Plaintiff is again warned that failure to respond in writing will result in a recommendation to the District Judge that this case be dismissed for failure to prosecute. The Clerk is directed to mail a copy of this Text Order to the Plaintiff at her last known address provided by counsel. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 4/5/2024. (KZ) Modified on 4/5/2024 to add second warning language (KZ)
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Friday, February 16, 2024
28 28 audio Auto docketing digital audio upload Fri 02/16 3:40 PM
PDF with attached Audio File. Court Date & Time [02/16/2024 11:01:03 AM]. File Size [ 2063 KB ]. Run Time [ 00:04:24 ]. (admin)
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27 27 notice Notice (Other) Fri 02/16 11:27 AM
NOTICE of Plaintiff's Contact Information (Maisuria, Ronak)
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minutes Motion Hearing ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Fri 02/16 1:34 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley: Parties present via telephone by Attorney Ronak Maisuria for Plaintiff and Attorneys Matthew Hurd and Mitchell Paglia for Defendants for Motion Hearing held on 2/16/24. The Court notes Plaintiff Taylor Brown fails to appear after being ordered to do so and being sent notice to appear by her attorneys. The Court GRANTS24 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorneys Abby Dana Bakos and Ronak P Maisuria allowed to withdraw from representation in this matter. Plaintiff's counsel directed to file the last known contact information for the Plaintiff. The Court issues a Show Cause Order for the Plaintiff to show cause in writing by 3/1/24 why she failed to appear at today's hearing. Failure to respond will result in the recommendation to the District Judge that this case be dismissed for failure to prosecute. Clerk directed to mail a copy of this Minute Entry to the Plaintiff at the last known address provided by counsel. (Tape #PRC: 11:01 a.m.) (FDS)
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Monday, February 05, 2024
order Order Setting Hearing on Motion Mon 02/05 10:43 AM
TEXT ORDER: Due to a conflict arising in the Court's calendar, the Motion Hearing in re24 First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney For Plaintiff set for 2/15/2024 is CHANGED IN DATE ONLY to 2/16/24 at 11:00 AM in via telephone before Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley. Counsel are to phone into conference by calling (551) 285-1373 and enter the Meeting ID: 16009516536 when prompted to do so. Plaintiff and Plaintiff's counsel are directed to be on the call. Plaintiff's Counsel is directed to notify Plaintiff of this hearing. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 2/5/24. (WG)
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Thursday, February 01, 2024
26 26 misc Status Report Thu 02/01 2:09 PM
STATUS REPORT by Serena Cunningham, Nicholas Kosenesky, Kyle McComber`, Landon Richmond, Town of Normal, Tyler Vanwynsberg, Max Yanor. (Hurd, Matthew)
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines Wed 01/31 11:03 AM
TEXT ORDER: Court having been advised via the25 Defendant's Status Report that there may be a conflict for counsel for the 2/15/2024 Motion hearing, the Court advises that a Status Report may be filed by 2/1/24 advising that the conflict has resolved or a brief motion to extend hearing date should the conflict persist. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 1/31/24. (WG)
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
25 25 misc Status Report Tue 01/30 9:52 AM
STATUS REPORT (Joint) by Serena Cunningham, Nicholas Kosenesky, Kyle McComber`, Landon Richmond, Town of Normal, Tyler Vanwynsberg, Max Yanor. (Hurd, Matthew)
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Monday, January 29, 2024
order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Mon 01/29 12:11 PM
TEXT ORDER: Motion Hearing in re24 First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney For Plaintiff filed by Taylor Brown set for Motion Hearing on 2/15/2024 at 11:00 AM via telephone before Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley. Counsel are to phone into conference by calling (551) 285-1373 and enter the Meeting ID: 16009516536 when prompted to do so. Plaintiff and Plaintiff's counsel are directed to be on the call. Plaintiff's Counsel is directed to notify Plaintiff of this hearing. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 1/29/24. (WG)
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Friday, January 26, 2024
24 24 motion Withdraw as Attorney Fri 01/26 11:18 AM
First MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney For Plaintiff by Plaintiff Taylor Brown. Responses due by 2/9/2024 (Bakos, Abby)
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
order Order on Motion to Stay ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines Wed 11/29 9:02 AM
TEXT ORDER granting23 Parties' Joint Motion to Stay Discovery. Discovery is STAYED. Parties to file a Joint Status Report by 1/30/2024. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 11/29/23. (WG)
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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
23 23 motion Stay Tue 11/28 11:14 AM
Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery by Defendants Serena Cunningham, Nicholas Kosenesky, Kyle McComber`, Landon Richmond, Town of Normal, Tyler Vanwynsberg, Max Yanor. Responses due by 12/12/2023 (Paglia, Mitchell)
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Monday, November 27, 2023
22 22 notice Notice of Appearance of Attorney Mon 11/27 10:34 AM
NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Mitchell Reid Paglia on behalf of Serena Cunningham, Nicholas Kosenesky, Kyle McComber`, Landon Richmond, Town of Normal, Tyler Vanwynsberg, Max Yanor (Paglia, Mitchell)
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Friday, September 29, 2023
21 21 service Certificate of Service Fri 09/29 1:10 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Town of Normal (Hurd, Matthew)
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Friday, September 15, 2023
20 20 service Certificate of Service Fri 09/15 1:49 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Serena Cunningham, Nicholas Kosenesky, Kyle McComber`, Landon Richmond, Town of Normal, Tyler Vanwynsberg, Max Yanor for Defendants' Rule 26(a)(1) Disclosures (Hurd, Matthew)
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19 19 notice Notice of Appearance of Attorney Fri 09/15 1:12 PM
NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Ronak P Maisuria on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Maisuria, Ronak)
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Monday, August 28, 2023
18 18 4 pgs order Order ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings Mon 08/28 10:53 AM
TEXT ORDER by U.S. Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley: The Court adopts the Discovery Plan17 . Discovery due by 7/5/2024. Dispositive Motions due by 8/23/24. Final Pretrial Conference set for 1/9/2025 at 2:00 PM and Jury Trial set for 2/3/2025 at 9:00 AM, BOTH in Courtroom A before District Judge Shadid. The parties joint Proposed Final Pretrial Order is due on or before 12/26/2024. The Proposed Final Pretrial Order shall include as exhibits a list of each parties witnesses and whether they will appear in person or by video; a joint list of exhibits, if any, to which the parties agree to their admissibility; a list of exhibits to which a party objects and the basis for the objections; joint jury instructions on which the parties agree; and each partys own instructions to which another party objects. The combination of the joint instructions and each partys separately offered instructions should, in that partys view, constitute all the instructions the Court would give to the jury. If a party objects to another partys instruction, it should offer an alternative instruction, unless the party believes that the particular instruction should not be given at all. Motions in limine due on or before12/12/2024 and responses thereto due on or before 12/26/2024. Rule 16 conference set 9/1/2023 at 10:30 AM is VACATED. Court stresses the importance of adhering to the schedule and procedures for requests to extend the schedule. The parties are expected to review Judge Hawley's Standing Order that was revised on 4/7/2022. Parties are reminded of their option to consent to proceed before US Magistrate Judge. See attached form. Parties are reminded of option of Court sponsored mediation/Settlement Conference. Counsel/Parties are reminded of the importance of appearing for hearings scheduled via telephone. Failure to appear will result in in-person appearances for all further proceedings. Entered: 8/28/2023. (WG) (TK)
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Friday, August 25, 2023
17 17 misc Discovery Plan - Proposed/Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting Fri 08/25 8:27 AM
DISCOVERY PLAN - PROPOSED/Report of Rule 26(f)Planning Meeting by Taylor Brown. (Bakos, Abby)
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Tuesday, August 01, 2023
16 16 18 pgs order Order Setting Scheduling Conference (Rule 16) Tue 08/01 9:35 AM
TEXT ORDER: This case is set for a Rule 16 scheduling conference before Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 9/1/23 at 10:30 AM via telephone . Counsel are to phone into conference by calling (551) 285-1373 and enter the Meeting ID: 16009516536 when prompted to do so. Please announce your name each prior to speaking unless the judge asks a question directly to you so time that the speaker may be identified by all. A discovery plan pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f)(3) shall be filed on or before 8/29/23. The parties may, but are not required to, follow the format of the sample discovery plan set forth as Attachment A to the standing order attached to this text order. If the complaint makes allegations on behalf of a class, the proposed discovery plan should include a deadline for filing a motion to certify class at a stage early in the the case. The Discovery Plan event may be found in the CM/ECF system within the other Documents category. All counsel must read and be familiar with the standing order attached to this text order prior to their Rule 26(f) planning meeting. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 8/1/2023. (WG)
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Monday, July 31, 2023
15 15 20 pgs answer Answer to Amended Complaint Mon 07/31 1:18 PM
Defendants' ANSWER to5 Amended Complaint and Defendants' Affirmative Defenses by Serena Cunningham, Nicholas Kosenesky, Kyle McComber`, Landon Richmond, Town of Normal, Tyler Vanwynsberg, Max Yanor.(Hurd, Matthew)
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Monday, June 26, 2023
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Mon 06/26 2:02 PM
TEXT ORDER granting14 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Answer deadline for Defendants Serena Cunningham, Nicholas Kosenesky, Kyle McComber, Landon Richmond, Town of Normal, Tyler Vanwynsberg and Max Yanor reset to 8/1/2023. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 6/26/23. (WG)
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Friday, June 23, 2023
14 14 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Fri 06/23 3:38 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer (Unopposed) by Defendants Serena Cunningham, Nicholas Kosenesky, Kyle McComber`, Landon Richmond, Town of Normal, Tyler Vanwynsberg, Max Yanor. Responses due by 7/7/2023 (Hurd, Matthew)
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13 13 notice Notice of Appearance of Attorney Fri 06/23 10:38 AM
NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Matthew A Hurd on behalf of All Defendants (Hurd, Matthew)
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
12 12 service Waiver of Service Executed Tue 05/23 8:12 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Taylor Brown. Tyler Vanwynsberg waiver sent on 5/1/2023, answer due 6/30/2023. (Bakos, Abby)
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11 11 service Waiver of Service Executed Tue 05/23 8:11 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Taylor Brown. Town of Normal waiver sent on 5/1/2023, answer due 6/30/2023. (Bakos, Abby)
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10 10 service Waiver of Service Executed Tue 05/23 8:10 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Taylor Brown. Serena Cunningham waiver sent on 5/1/2023, answer due 6/30/2023. (Bakos, Abby)
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9 9 service Waiver of Service Executed Tue 05/23 8:10 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Taylor Brown. Nicholas Kosenesky waiver sent on 5/1/2023, answer due 6/30/2023. (Bakos, Abby)
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8 8 service Waiver of Service Executed Tue 05/23 8:08 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Taylor Brown. Max Yanor waiver sent on 5/1/2023, answer due 6/30/2023. (Bakos, Abby)
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7 7 service Waiver of Service Executed Tue 05/23 8:07 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Taylor Brown. Landon Richmond waiver sent on 5/1/2023, answer due 6/30/2023. (Bakos, Abby)
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6 6 service Waiver of Service Executed Tue 05/23 8:07 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Taylor Brown. Kyle McComber` waiver sent on 5/1/2023, answer due 6/30/2023. (Bakos, Abby)
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
5 5 cmp Amended Complaint Wed 04/26 11:55 AM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Town of Normal, Serena Cunningham, Kyle McComber`, Nicholas Kosenesky, Landon Richmond, Max Yanor, Tyler Vanwynsberg, filed by Taylor Brown.(Bakos, Abby)
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Thursday, March 02, 2023
order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Thu 03/02 10:17 AM
TEXT ORDER granting4 the Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Issue Subpoena to Identify Unknown Defendants. The Clerk is directed to issue the subpoena attached to the Motion. Entered by Magistrate Judge Jonathan E. Hawley on 3/2/2023. (KZ)
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Wednesday, March 01, 2023
4 4 motion Miscellaneous Relief Wed 03/01 12:18 PM
MOTION Leave to Issue Subpoena to Identify Unknown Defendants by Plaintiff Taylor Brown. Responses due by 3/1/2023(Bakos, Abby)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A- Proposed Subpoena to Normal Police Department
Friday, February 24, 2023
3 3 notice Notice (Other) Fri 02/24 9:27 AM
NOTICE Civil Cover Sheet (Bakos, Abby) (Main Document 3 replaced on 2/24/2023) (VH)
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Thursday, February 23, 2023
2 2 notice Notice of Appearance of Attorney Thu 02/23 4:45 PM
NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Abby Dana Bakos on behalf of Taylor Brown (Bakos, Abby)
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1 1 9 pgs cmp Attorney Complaint Thu 02/23 4:37 PM
COMPLAINT against Unknown Normal Police Officers ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number AILCDC-4142510.), filed by Taylor Brown.(Bakos, Abby)
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