Illinois Southern District Court
Judge:J Phil Gilbert
Case #: 3:24-cv-01113
Nature of Suit442 Civil Rights - Employment
Cause42:2000e Job Discrimination (Employment)
Case Filed:Apr 15, 2024
Terminated:Jan 27, 2025
Last checked: Saturday Oct 12, 2024 5:30 AM CDT
Defendant
Penn Aluminum International, LLC
Represented By
Conor P. Neusel
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Mediator
Mediator Stephen Williams
Kuehn, Beasley & Young, P.C. 23 South 1st Street
Belleville, IL 62202
Plaintiff
Natalie Bacher
Represented By
Mohammed O. Badwan
Sulaiman Law Group, Ltd.
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GPO Jan 27 2025
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. Approved by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 1/27/2025. (jdh)

Docket last updated: 10/24/2025 11:59 PM CDT
Monday, January 27, 2025
41 41 order Judgment - Clerk Mon 01/27 11:52 AM
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. Approved by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 1/27/2025. (jdh)
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Friday, January 24, 2025
40 40 misc Stipulation of Dismissal Fri 01/24 2:26 PM
STIPULATION of Dismissal with prejudice by Natalie Bacher. (Badwan, Mohammed)
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Thursday, January 16, 2025
39 39 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 01/16 10:20 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Peyton Paschke on behalf of Natalie Bacher (Paschke, Peyton)
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Thursday, December 05, 2024
38 38 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Terminate Motions ~Util - Set Scheduling Order Deadlines ~Util - Set Hearings Thu 12/05 2:16 PM
ORDER GRANTING37 Second Joint Motion to Amend Scheduling Order. Discovery due by 3/24/2025. Mandatory Mediation Session to be completed by 2/21/2025. Mandatory Mediation Program Completion due by 5/8/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 4/23/2025. The Final Pretrial Conference is continued to 8/5/2025 at 9:00 AM with a Jury Trial date of 8/18/2025 at 9:00 AM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 12/5/2024.(tag)
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Att: 1 2 pgs Amended Joint Report
Tuesday, December 03, 2024
37 37 motion Amend/Correct Tue 12/03 3:11 PM
Second MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order (Joint) by Penn Aluminum International, LLC. (Neusel, Conor)
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Thursday, November 14, 2024
36 36 notice Notice Striking Electronically Filed Documents Thu 11/14 8:03 AM
NOTICE STRIKING ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS striking35 Order. ORDER entered in wrong case. (jdh)
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35 35 11 pgs order Order Thu 11/14 8:02 AM
STRICKEN PER DOC 36. QUALIFIED PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR PROTECTED INFORMATION. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 11/12/2024. (jdh) Modified on 11/14/2024 (jdh)
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Thursday, October 17, 2024
34 34 9 pgs order Order on Motion for Protective Order Thu 10/17 8:41 AM
Protective Order. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 10/16/2024. (jdh)
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
33 33 notice Notice Regarding Filing Tue 10/15 1:06 PM
NOTICE REGARDING FILING re32 Motion for Protective Order filed by Penn Aluminum International, LLC. Document contains a proposed order. Proposed orders are not to be filed, rather should be submitted via e-mail to the assigned Judge (see CM/ECF Users Manual at pgs. 2.6-2.7). Filer to e-mail proposed order to the assigned Judge's proposed documents/orders e-mail address. (tkm)
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Monday, October 14, 2024
32 32 13 pgs motion Protective Order Mon 10/14 9:27 AM
Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Penn Aluminum International, LLC. (Neusel, Conor)
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Thursday, September 12, 2024
31 31 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Thu 09/12 4:57 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re25 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Natalie Bacher. (Badwan, Mohammed)
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Tuesday, September 03, 2024
30 30 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Tue 09/03 12:44 PM
ORDER granting28 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to25 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim . On July 30, 2024, the Defendant filed a partial motion to dismiss Plaintiff's second amended complaint. The deadline to respond was August 29, 2024. The Plaintiff has moved for an additional fourteen (14) days to respond, up to September 12, 2024. Being duly advised in the premises, having fully considered the issues and arguments raised, the Court GRANTS the motion for an extension of time. The Plaintiff's response shall be filed no later than September 12, 2024. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 9/3/2024. (kdb)
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Friday, August 30, 2024
29 29 misc Stipulation Selecting Mediator Fri 08/30 4:44 PM
STIPULATION SELECTING MEDIATOR: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED that Mediator Stephen Williams has been selected, contacted and has agreed to serve as Mediator for this action. Signed by Mohammed O. Badwan on behalf, and with consent, of all Counsel of Record on 8/30/2024. (Badwan, Mohammed)
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
28 28 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Thu 08/29 11:15 AM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to25 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Unopposed by Natalie Bacher. (Badwan, Mohammed)
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
27 27 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Tue 07/30 11:34 PM
ANSWER to24 Amended Complaint by Penn Aluminum International, LLC.(Neusel, Conor)
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26 26 12 pgs respm Memorandum in Support of Motion Tue 07/30 11:32 PM
MEMORANDUM in Support re25 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Penn Aluminum International, LLC. (Neusel, Conor)
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25 25 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Tue 07/30 11:29 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by All Defendants. (Neusel, Conor)
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
24 24 cmp Amended Complaint Tue 07/16 12:12 AM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Penn Aluminum International, LLC, filed by Natalie Bacher.(Badwan, Mohammed)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - EEOC Charge,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - Notice
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
23 23 order Order on Motion for Leave to File Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Tue 07/09 9:23 AM
ORDER granting17 Motion for Leave to File; granting22 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The motion for leave to file an amended complaint is hereby GRANTED. Per Local Rules, the amended complaint has no legal effect until filed separately by the plaintiff. Accordingly, the plaintiff shall file their amended complaint within seven (7) days of the entry of this order. The motion for an extension of time to reply is GRANTED. The defendant shall have fourteen (14) days after service of the amended complaint to file a response. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 7/9/2024. (kdb)
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Monday, July 08, 2024
22 22 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Mon 07/08 6:46 PM
First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by Penn Aluminum International, LLC. (Neusel, Conor)
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Tuesday, July 02, 2024
utility Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines Tue 07/02 7:35 AM
Stipulation Selecting Mediator to be filed by 8/30/2024 per doc21 . (tag)
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Monday, July 01, 2024
21 21 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Terminate Motions Mon 07/01 9:18 AM
ORDER GRANTING19 First MOTION to AMEND Scheduling Order filed by Penn Aluminum International, LLC. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 7/1/2024.(tag)
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Att: 1 Joint Report
20 20 notice Notice Regarding Filing Mon 07/01 7:39 AM
NOTICE REGARDING FILING re19 Motion to Amend/Correct filed by Penn Aluminum International, LLC. When pleadings contain multiple attorney signatures, the non-filing attorney must include the language with consent with his/her signature (example: Mohammed O. Badwan, "with permission" or "with consent"). See Section 2.1 of the CM/ECF Users Manual. Document also contains the proposed Joint Report of Parties and Proposed Scheduling and Discovery Order. The Joint Report of Parties and Proposed Scheduling and Discovery Order shall not be filed on the docket, rather should be submitted to the assigned Judges proposed documents e-mail address. The subject line of the e- mail must include the case number and reference Joint Report. Filer to submit the proposed Joint Report of Parties to the Judge's proposed documents e-mail address. (tkm)
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Friday, June 28, 2024
19 19 motion Amend/Correct Fri 06/28 3:55 PM
First MOTION to Amend/Correct Scheduling Order by Penn Aluminum International, LLC.(Neusel, Conor)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Joint Report of the Parties and Proposed Amended Scheduling order
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
18 18 notice Notice of Modification Tue 06/25 9:59 AM
NOTICE OF MODIFICATION re16 Amended Complaint filed by Natalie Bacher,17 Motion for Leave to File filed by Natalie Bacher. Document contains a proposed order. Proposed orders are not to be filed, rather should be submitted via e-mail to the assigned Judge (see CM/ECF Users Manual at pgs. 2.6-2.7). The proposed order will be deleted in accordance with this Courts practices and shall be sent via email accordingly. (kdw)
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Monday, June 24, 2024
17 17 motion Leave to File Document Mon 06/24 6:11 PM
MOTION for Leave to File First Amended Complaint by Natalie Bacher.(Badwan, Mohammed)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Redline Copy of Proposed Amended Complaint
16 16 cmp Amended Complaint Mon 06/24 4:56 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Penn Aluminum International, LLC, filed by Natalie Bacher.(Badwan, Mohammed)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Redline Copy of Proposed Amended Complaint
Wednesday, June 05, 2024
15 15 order Scheduling Order Wed 06/05 2:32 PM
SCHEDULING AND DISCOVERY ORDER: The Joint Report of Parties is approved and entered. The Final Pretrial Conference is scheduled for 5/15/2025 at 9:00 AM with a Jury Trial date of 6/2/2025 at 9:00 AM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. Discovery due by 1/22/2025. Dispositive Motions due by 2/21/2025. Stipulation Selecting Mediator to be filed by 7/1/2024. Mandatory Mediation Session to be completed by 12/23/2024. Mandatory Mediation Program Completion due by 2/6/2025. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 6/5/2024.(tag)
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Att: 1 Joint Report
Thursday, May 23, 2024
14 14 answer Answer to Complaint Thu 05/23 6:50 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint by Penn Aluminum International, LLC.(Neusel, Conor)
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13 13 13 pgs respm Memorandum in Support of Motion Thu 05/23 6:47 PM
MEMORANDUM in Support re12 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Penn Aluminum International, LLC. (Neusel, Conor)
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12 12 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Thu 05/23 6:46 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by All Defendants. (Neusel, Conor)
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Wednesday, May 08, 2024
11 11 notice Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment Wed 05/08 10:31 AM
NOTICE OF CASE ASSIGNMENT/REASSIGNMENT: Pursuant to Administrative Order Nos. 347 and 367, this case will remain with the assigned J. Phil Gilbert. This Notice does not alter any prior referrals of motions or matters pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Sec. 636(b)(1-3). (tkm)
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Tuesday, May 07, 2024
10 10 misc Consent/Non-Consent to US Magistrate Judge Tue 05/07 5:18 PM
CONSENT/NON-CONSENT TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE - sealed pending receipt from all parties. (Badwan, Mohammed)
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9 9 notice CJRA Track Tue 05/07 10:18 AM
CJRA TRACK B assigned: The Final Pretrial Conference is scheduled for 5/15/2025 at 9:00 AM with a Jury Trial date of 6/2/2025 at 9:00 AM in Benton Courthouse before Judge J. Phil Gilbert. Parties are to submit a Joint Report regarding Proposed Scheduling and Discovery Order within 28 days of the entry of this filing. Scheduling/Discovery and Settlement Conferences will NOT be set for hearing unless requested by the parties or deemed necessary by the Court. Joint Proposed Discovery due by 6/3/2024. (tag)
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8 8 2 pgs order Order Referring Case to Mediation Tue 05/07 10:15 AM
ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION. Signed by Judge J. Phil Gilbert on 5/7/2024. (tag)
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7 7 notice Notice Requesting Consent Tue 05/07 9:36 AM
NOTICE FROM CLERK Instructing Penn Aluminum International, LLC to file Notice and Consent to Proceed Before A Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form: Pursuant to Administrative Order Nos. 347 and 367, within 21 days of this Notice, you must file the attached form indicating your consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge or an affirmative declination to consent. A link regarding the magistrate judges in this district is attached for your convenience:[LINK:https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/BenefitsofConsent.pdf] . Consent/Non-Consent to U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form sent to Penn Aluminum International, LLC on 5/7/2024. Consent due by 5/28/2024 (tkm)
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Monday, May 06, 2024
6 6 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 05/06 2:50 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Conor P. Neusel on behalf of Penn Aluminum International, LLC (Neusel, Conor)
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Tuesday, April 16, 2024
5 5 service Summons Issued Tue 04/16 8:20 AM
Summons Issued as to Penn Aluminum International, LLC. Original summons mailed to Attorney Badwan. (tkm)
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4 4 notice Notice Requesting Consent Tue 04/16 7:46 AM
NOTICE FROM CLERK Instructing Natalie Bacher to file Notice and Consent to Proceed Before A Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction Form: Pursuant to Administrative Order Nos. 347 and 367, within 21 days of this Notice, you must file the attached form indicating your consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge or an affirmative declination to consent. A link regarding the magistrate judges in this district is attached for your convenience:[LINK:https://www.ilsd.uscourts.gov/sites/ilsd/files/BenefitsofConsent.pdf] . Consent/Non-Consent to U.S. Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction form sent to Natalie Bacher on 4/16/2024. Consent due by 5/7/2024 (tkm)
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3 3 utility Case Opening Notification Tue 04/16 7:43 AM
Notice of Judge Assignment. Judge J. Phil Gilbert assigned. All future documents must bear case number 24-1113 JPG. (tkm)
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Monday, April 15, 2024
2 2 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 04/15 4:43 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Mohammed O. Badwan on behalf of Natalie Bacher (Badwan, Mohammed)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Mon 04/15 4:42 PM
COMPLAINT against Penn Aluminum International, LLC ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number AILSDC-5365828.), filed by Natalie Bacher.(Badwan, Mohammed)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Summons,
Att: 3 Exhibit A,
Att: 4 Exhibit B