Jones v. Blackstone Medical Services, LLC
Consolidated
Lead case: 1:24-cv-01074
Lead case: 1:24-cv-01074
| Illinois Central District Court | |
| Judge: | Jonathan E Hawley |
| Referred: | Ronald L Hanna |
| Case #: | 1:24-cv-01456 |
| Nature of Suit | 485 Other Statutes - Telephone Consumer Protection Act |
| Cause | 47:227 Restrictions of Use of Telephone Equipment |
| Case Filed: | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Case in other court: | Florida Middle, 6:24-cv-00986 |
| Last checked: Sunday May 11, 2025 4:30 AM CDT |
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Defendant
Blackstone Medical Services, LLC
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Joseph Jones
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 90 minutes ago |
| Thursday, April 24, 2025 | ||
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order
Order Assigning Referral Judge
Thu 04/24 5:52 PM
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| TEXT ORDER entered by Chief Judge Sara Darrow on 4/24/2025. This case is referred to Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Hanna for further proceedings. | ||
| Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Dismiss
Wed 04/16 8:51 AM
TEXT ORDER finding as moot36 Defendant Blackstone Medical Services, LLC's Rule 12(b)(6) and Rule 12(b)(1) Motion to Dismiss in light of the Plaintiffs'29 Consolidated Class Action Complaint being filed in the lead case, 1:24-cv-01074-JEH. See Civil LR 7.1(E). Entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 4/16/2025. (KZ) |
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| Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief ~Util - Set/Reset Deadlines
Tue 03/25 11:34 AM
ORDER entered by District Judge Jonathan E Hawley on 3/25/2025: Plaintiff Joseph Jones's Motion to Appoint Interim Lead Class Counsel Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 23(g) (D. 20 & D.45 ) is GRANTED. The Court appoints Abbas Kazerounian and Ryan L. McBride of the Kazerouni Law Group, APC as interim class counsel. The Steidinger Plaintiffs and Plaintiff Jones are directed to file a consolidated complaint within 21 days of the date of this Order. Defendant Blackstone Medical Services, LLC must file its answer or other responsive pleading within 14 days thereafter. SEE WRITTEN ORDER.(SB) |
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| Thursday, February 27, 2025 | ||
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order
Order Reassigning Case
Thu 02/27 11:05 AM
TEXT ORDER OF REASSIGNMENT entered by Chief Judge Sara Darrow on 2/27/2025. This case and the corresponding hearings are reassigned to District Judge Jonathan E. Hawley for further proceedings. (LN) |
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| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Wed 01/29 4:42 PM
MOTION TO APPOINT INTERIM LEAD CLASS COUNSEL PURSUANT TO CIV. R. 23(g) by Plaintiff Joseph Jones. Responses due by 2/12/2025(McBride, Ryan) |
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Att: 1
Declaration of Abbas Kazerounian,
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Att: 2
Declaration of Ryan L. McBride
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| Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance of Attorney
Tue 01/28 6:43 PM
NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by Abbas Kazerounian on behalf of Joseph Jones (Kazerounian, Abbas) |
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| Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases Order of Consolidation
Tue 01/07 10:26 AM
TEXT ORDER entered by Judge Joe Billy McDade on 1/7/2025. Defendant Blackstone Medical Services, LLC, has filed a motion to consolidate this case with a previously filed lawsuit, Steidinger v. Blackstone Medical Services, LLC, Case No. 24-1074 The instant case was recently transferred to this district from the Middle District of Florida. The motion to consolidate has gone unopposed by all plaintiffs in both actions. Having considered the relevant factors under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 42 and Local Rule 42.1, the consolidation of this action with Case No. 24-1074 is appropriate. The Court GRANTS the unopposed42 Motion and DIRECTS the Clerk to consolidate. This action shall proceed as Case No. 24-1074 before Judge McDade. All further filings shall be made in Case. No. 24-1074 (LH) |
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| Monday, January 06, 2025 | ||
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respm
Response to Motion/Petition
Mon 01/06 8:14 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re42 MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by Plaintiff Joseph Jones. (McBride, Ryan) |
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| Monday, December 23, 2024 | ||
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motion
Consolidate Cases
Mon 12/23 2:37 PM
MOTION to Consolidate Cases by Defendant Blackstone Medical Services, LLC. Responses due by 1/6/2025(Heil, John) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Exhibit 1: 11/11/2024 Order
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| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance of Attorney
Wed 11/20 11:29 AM
NOTICE of Appearance of Attorney by John P Heil, Jr on behalf of Blackstone Medical Services, LLC (Heil, John) |
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| Sunday, November 17, 2024 | ||
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order
Order Removing JEH as MJ Re DJ Hawley Apt
Sun 11/17 3:09 PM
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| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | ||
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transfer
Case Transferred In - District Transfer
Wed 11/13 8:51 AM
Case transferred in from District of Florida Middle; Case Number 6:24-cv-00986. . |
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| Tuesday, November 12, 2024 | ||
| 39 | 39 CASE ELECTRONICALLY TRANSFERRED to the Central District of Illinois. (RPB) | |
| Monday, November 11, 2024 | ||
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ORDER granting 26 Motion to Transfer. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to transfer this action to the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois, terminate any pending motions, and thereafter close the file. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 11/11/2024. (ABD)
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| Thursday, September 26, 2024 | ||
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MEMORANDUM in opposition re36 Motion to Dismiss filed by Joseph Jones. (McBride, Ryan)
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| Thursday, September 05, 2024 | ||
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MOTION to Dismiss Class Action Complaint and Memorandum of Law In Support by Blackstone Medical Services, LLC. (Richman, Stephen)
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| Thursday, August 22, 2024 | ||
| 35 | 35 ENDORSED ORDER denying 34 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. As noted in the Case Management and Scheduling Order, this Court does not typically stay discovery during the pendency of motions, even dispositive ones. Particularly here, proceeding to discovery will cause little prejudice to Defendant, as any discovery could be used in the transferee district if the motion to transfer is granted. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 8/22/2024. (Kidd, Embry) | |
| Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | ||
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MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer / Respond to Class Action Complaint and Discovery Requests and Motion for Protective Order by Blackstone Medical Services, LLC. (Childress, Ryan) (chambers notified) Modified on 8/22/2024 (LAB).
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| Wednesday, August 07, 2024 | ||
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NOTICE of mediation conference/hearing to be held on 01/15/2024 before Gregory P. Holder. (McBride, Ryan)
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| Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | ||
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MEMORANDUM in opposition re26 Motion to Stay filed by Joseph Jones. (McBride, Ryan)
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| 31 | 31 ENDORSED ORDER granting 28 Defendant's Unopposed Motion to Extend Deadline to Respond to Class Action Complaint. Blackstone Medical Services, LLC shall have through and including September 5, 2024, to respond to the Complaint. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 7/30/2024. (RMN) | |
| Monday, July 29, 2024 | ||
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ORDER. This cause is before the Court on the Case Management Report filed by the parties (Doc. 27 ). The report indicates that the parties have not yet agreed on a mediator. Therefore, the parties are directed to confer and advise the Court on the selection of a mediator and the mediation date within fourteen (14) days from the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/29/2024. (KM)
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CASE MANAGEMENT AND SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 9/3/2024. Joinder of Parties due by 9/3/2024. Discovery due by 10/6/2025. Dispositive motions due by 11/3/2025. Pretrial statement due by 2/17/2026. All other motions due by 2/23/2026. Plaintiff disclosure of expert report due by 8/4/2025. Defendant disclosure of expert report due by 9/2/2025. Final Pretrial Conference set for 3/17/2026 at 03:00 PM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Jury Trial set for the trial term commencing on 4/6/2026 at 09:00 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 B before Judge Paul G. Byron. Conduct mediation hearing by 8/14/2025. Lead counsel to coordinate dates. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/29/2024. (KM)
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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint by Blackstone Medical Services, LLC. (Childress, Ryan)
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| Tuesday, July 23, 2024 | ||
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CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (McBride, Ryan)
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| Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | ||
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MOTION to Stay or Transfer and Memorandum of Law In Support by Blackstone Medical Services, LLC.(Richman, Stephen)
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Att: 1
Exhibit A- 2024-02-14_[DE 01] Complaint,
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Att: 2
Exhibit B - 2024-04-05_[DE 06] First Amended Class Action Complaint
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| Thursday, July 11, 2024 | ||
| 25 | 25 ENDORSED ORDER to strike re: 24 Case Management Report. The parties are to file a new Case Management Report including the deadlines set out in the Order at Docket Entry 8 within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 7/11/2024. (KM) | |
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STRICKEN per Endorsed Order 25. CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT. (McBride, Ryan) Modified text on 7/12/2024 (BD).
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| Wednesday, July 03, 2024 | ||
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Minute Entry. Virtual Proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd: IDEAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE held on 7/3/2024. (Digital / Zoom) (TNP)
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NOTICE of a related action [Defendant's Amended Notice of Related Action] per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Blackstone Medical Services, LLC. Related case(s): Yes (Richman, Stephen)
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| Thursday, June 27, 2024 | ||
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NOTICE of a related action per Local Rule 1.07(c) by Blackstone Medical Services, LLC. Related case(s): Yes (Rollins, Traci)
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| Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | ||
| 19 | 19 NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING HEARING (AS TO COURTROOM ONLY): Case Management Conference set for 7/3/2024 at 09:30 AM in Zoom Video Conference before Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. ): Zoom ID and password will be provided by email; Business attire is required for all Zoom hearings. Attorneys are required to appear with their cameras on unless the Court has granted in advance leave to appear telephonically. (JOR) | |
| Friday, June 21, 2024 | ||
| 18 | 18 NOTICE of hearing: Case Management Conference set for 7/3/2024 at 09:30 AM in Orlando Courtroom 4 C before Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. (JOR) | |
| 17 | 17 ENDORSED ORDER granting 16 Motion for Hearing / Conference. Order setting Case Management Conference to be issued separately. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 6/21/2024. (JOR) | |
| Thursday, June 20, 2024 | ||
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Joint MOTION for Case Management Conference by Joseph Jones. (McBride, Ryan)
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| Monday, June 17, 2024 | ||
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CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re7 Interested Persons Order by Blackstone Medical Services, LLC. (Rollins, Traci)
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| Friday, June 14, 2024 | ||
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NOTICE of Order Referring Case to U.S. Magistrate Judge for IDEAL Program. See attached Order for important deadlines and information about the IDEAL Program. (JOR)
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| Thursday, June 13, 2024 | ||
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NOTICE of Appearance by Stephen Carli Richman on behalf of Blackstone Medical Services, LLC (Richman, Stephen)
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NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan C. Childress on behalf of Blackstone Medical Services, LLC (Childress, Ryan)
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NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Traci H. Rollins on behalf of Blackstone Medical Services, LLC. Lead Counsel: Traci H. Rollins. (Rollins, Traci)
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| Wednesday, June 12, 2024 | ||
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WAIVER of service returned executed on 06/12/24 by Joseph Jones as to Blackstone Medical Services, LLC. (McBride, Ryan)
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| Tuesday, June 11, 2024 | ||
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CERTIFICATE of interested persons and corporate disclosure statement re7 Interested Persons Order by Joseph Jones. (McBride, Ryan)
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| Monday, June 03, 2024 | ||
| 8 | 8 ENDORSED ORDER. The parties are DIRECTED to confer regarding deadlines pertinent to a motion for class certification and advise the Court of agreeable deadlines in their case management report. The deadlines should include a deadline for (1) disclosure of expert reports - class action, plaintiff and defendant; (2) discovery - class action; (3) motion for class certification; (4) response to motion for class certification; and (5) reply to motion for class certification. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 6/3/2024. (KM) | |
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INITIAL CASE ORDER re: Case Management and Deadlines. Signed by Judge Paul G. Byron on 6/3/2024. (KM)
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| Thursday, May 30, 2024 | ||
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ORDER ON DISCOVERY MOTIONS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd on 5/30/2024. (JOR)
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| Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | ||
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SUMMONS issued as to Blackstone Medical Services, LLC. (JOS)
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| 4 | 4 NEW CASE ASSIGNED to Judge Paul G. Byron and Magistrate Judge Embry J. Kidd. New case number: 6:24-cv-986-PGB-EJK. (ARL) | |
| Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | ||
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NOTICE of Lead Counsel Designation by Ryan Lee McBride on behalf of Joseph Jones. Lead Counsel: Ryan L. McBride. (McBride, Ryan)
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PROPOSED summons to be issued by Joseph Jones. (McBride, Ryan)
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COMPLAINT against Blackstone Medical Services, LLC with Jury Demand (Filing fee $405 receipt number AFLMDC-22136878) filed by Joseph Jones.(McBride, Ryan)
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet
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