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United States District Court
Northern District of Illinois – CM/ECF NextGen 1.7.1.1 (Chicago)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:22-cv-06759

Status hearing held on 1/25/2024. Motion to deem facts admitted 41 is still under advisement. The parties report that settlement is not possible at this time. The Court will rule on the pending motion by mail and then the referral to the Magistrate Judge will be closed as this Motion will conclude discovery. Emailed notice (yt) (Entered: 01/29/2024)

United States District Court
Northern District of Illinois – CM/ECF NextGen 1.7.1.1 (Chicago)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:22-cv-06759

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz:

A telephonic status hearing to address the status of settlement talks is set for 1/4/24 at 10:30 a.m.

Plaintiff’s Motion to Deem Facts Admitted 41 remains under advisement.

The parties should meet and confer about settlement possibilities by 12/22/23.

To join the 1/4/24 status hearing, dial 888-273-3658 and enter access code 2217918. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing.

Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings.

Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.

Mailed notice. (as, ) (Entered: 12/11/2023)

United States District Court
Northern District of Illinois – CM/ECF NextGen 1.7.1.1 (Chicago)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:22-cv-06759

United States District Court
Northern District of Illinois – CM/ECF NextGen 1.7.1.1 (Chicago)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:22-cv-06759

United States District Court
Northern District of Illinois – CM/ECF NextGen 1.7.1.1 (Chicago)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:22-cv-06759

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz:

Status hearing held on 10/05/2023.

Court received Plaintiff’s Motion to Deem Facts Admitted 41 .

The fact discovery deadline expired in early September, however, with no motion from either side to extend.

Any motion to extend the fact discovery deadline is due to the District Judge by 10/26/2023, in order for the parties to meet and confer in the interim on possible settlement and/or the pending motion to deem facts admitted.

Defense to make a settlement counter-offer by 10/6/23.

The Court will set further dates and deadlines after the ruling on the extension motion before the District Judge or the District Judge referring any motion to extend to this Court.

Mailed notice. (as, ) (Entered: 10/05/2023)

Miscellaneous Relief

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz:

Status hearing held on 8/30/2023 and continued to 10/5/23 at 10:30 a.m. Any motion to extend the fact discovery deadline should be filed with the District Judge.

The Court addresses the pending Motion for Sanctions pursuant to Rule 37 38 . The Defendant made discovery responses and document productions as ordered before today’s hearing and the Plaintiff confirms receipt.

The motion for sanctions is DENIED AS MOOT, for the reasons stated on the record.

The Plaintiff raises continued disagreements in regard to the Requests for Admissions and may file a renewed motion, if appropriate, following a further meet and confer on those issues and adhering to all requirements in the Court’s Standing Order on Discovery Motions and Motions to Compel.

Defense reports that they are interested in making a settlement offer and any such offer must be submitted to the Plaintiff by 9/12/2023.

join the status conference by phone, dial 888-273-3658 and enter access code 2217918.

Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings.

Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court.

Mailed notice. (as, ) (Entered: 08/31/2023)

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz:

The Court is in receipt of Plaintiff’s Motion for Rule 37 Sanctions 38 and it is under advisement.

Given the Defendants’ repeated failures to comply with basic discovery obligations by previously agreed-to deadlines, this Court expects Defendants to issue their long overdue written discovery responses in advance of the telephonic status hearing scheduled for 8/30/23, which stands.

Further failures to comply with basic discovery obligations may result in sanctions on the Defendants, up to and including a default judgment.

Mailed notice. (as, ) (Entered: 08/24/2023)

United States District Court
Northern District of Illinois – CM/ECF NextGen 1.7.1.1 (Chicago)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:22-cv-06759

United States District Court
Northern District of Illinois – CM/ECF NextGen 1.7.1.1 (Chicago)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:22-cv-06759

Date Filed	#	Docket Text
12/02/2022	1	COMPLAINT filed by US Foods, Inc.; Jury Demand. Filing fee $ 402, receipt number AILNDC-20100271. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A – Turkey Leg Customer Agreement, # 2 Exhibit B – UCC Statement, # 3 Exhibit C – PACA Report, # 4 Exhibit D – Sample Invoice, # 5 Exhibit E – Accounting, # 6 Exhibit F – PACA Notice, # 7 Exhibit G – Demand Letter)(Hickman, Corey) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
12/02/2022	2	CIVIL Cover Sheet (Hickman, Corey) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
12/02/2022	3	NOTIFICATION of Affiliates pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 by US Foods, Inc. (Hickman, Corey) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
12/02/2022	4	ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff US Foods, Inc. by Corey Thomas Hickman (Hickman, Corey) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
12/02/2022	5	ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff US Foods, Inc. by Brian L. Shaw (Shaw, Brian) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
12/02/2022	6	ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff US Foods, Inc. by Peter John Roberts (Roberts, Peter) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
12/02/2022		CASE ASSIGNED to the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman. Designated as Magistrate Judge the Honorable Beth W. Jantz. Case assignment: Random assignment. (smb, ) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
12/02/2022		CLERK’S NOTICE: Pursuant to Local Rule 73.1(b), a United States Magistrate Judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action. If all parties consent to have the currently assigned United States Magistrate Judge conduct all proceedings in this case, including trial, the entry of final judgment, and all post-trial proceedings, all parties must sign their names on the attached Consent To form. This consent form is eligible for filing only if executed by all parties. The parties can also express their consent to jurisdiction by a magistrate judge in any joint filing, including the Joint Initial Status Report or proposed Case Management Order. (smb, ) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
12/02/2022		SUMMONS Issued as to Defendants Nakia Price, The Turkey Leg Hut & Company LLC (smb, ) (Entered: 12/02/2022)
12/29/2022	7	ANNUAL REMINDER: Pursuant to Local Rule 3.2 (Notification of Affiliates), any nongovernmental party, other than an individual or sole proprietorship, must file a statement identifying all its affiliates known to the party after diligent review or, if the party has identified no affiliates, then a statement reflecting that fact must be filed. An affiliate is defined as follows: any entity or individual owning, directly or indirectly (through ownership of one or more other entities), 5% or more of a party. The statement is to be electronically filed as a PDF in conjunction with entering the affiliates in CM/ECF as prompted. As a reminder to counsel, parties must supplement their statements of affiliates within thirty (30) days of any change in the information previously reported. This minute order is being issued to all counsel of record to remind counsel of their obligation to provide updated information as to additional affiliates if such updating is necessary. If counsel has any questions regarding this process, this LINK will provide additional information. Signed by the Executive Committee on 12/29/2022: Mailed notice. (tg, ) (Entered: 12/30/2022)
01/24/2023	8	MINUTE entry before the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman: Plaintiff is directed to file a report on the status of service of summons on February 1, 2023. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 01/24/2023)
01/31/2023	9	STATUS Report on Service of Process of Defendants by US Foods, Inc. (Hickman, Corey) (Entered: 01/31/2023)
02/13/2023	10	MINUTE entry before the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman: Plaintiff stated in its January 31, 2023 report that service of summonses had been accomplished; to date, no forms reflecting proof of service have been filed. Plaintiff shall file proof of service no later than February 17, 2023. If proof of service is not filed on or before February 17, 2023, Plaintiff shall file on that date a report on the status of filing proof of service. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 02/13/2023)
02/16/2023	11	MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number AILNDC-20354612. (Green, John) (Entered: 02/16/2023)
02/16/2023	12	MINUTE entry before the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman: Attorney John L. Green’s motion for leave to appear pro hac vice 11 on behalf of Defendant Turkey Leg Hut & Company LLC and Nakia Price is granted. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 02/16/2023)
02/16/2023	13	AFFIDAVIT of Service filed by Plaintiff US Foods, Inc. regarding Summons and Complaint served on The Turkey Leg Hut & Company LLC and Nakia Price on January 27, 2023 (Hickman, Corey) (Entered: 02/16/2023)
02/17/2023	14	MINUTE entry before the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman: The parties are directed to confer no later than 3/10/2023 to discuss the nature and bases of their claims and defenses and the possibilities for a prompt settlement or resolution of the case, and they shall also discuss deadlines for any Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures that have not already been exchanged and a proposed discovery plan. Plaintiff is responsible for initiating such a conference, and all lead counsel for all parties must participate. In lieu of an initial status hearing, the parties shall file a joint written initial status report and proposed discovery plan by 3/17/2023. Failure or refusal to participate in such a conference or to cooperate in the preparation of the written report may constitute a basis for sanctions. After the Court receives the parties’ report, it will issue an order setting a discovery schedule, if appropriate. The parties are advised that the Court generally does not delay discovery based on pending motions to dismiss. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 02/17/2023)
02/27/2023	15	Defendants’ Special Appearance and ANSWER to Complaint by Nakia Price, The Turkey Leg Hut & Company LLC(Green, John) (Entered: 02/27/2023)
02/28/2023	16	MINUTE entry before the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman: Defendants have filed a “special appearance” and answer, asserting in part that this Court lacks personal jurisdiction over them. Defendants “request[s] a hearing and that this Court dismiss this cause because the Court does not have personal jurisdiction over the Defendant[s].” Defendants’ filing contains no citations to caselaw or a substantive discussion of the facts. “[T]he purpose of Rule 12(b), which provides how a defense must be asserted, was to eliminate the need for special appearances to challenge jurisdiction.” Painters Dist. Council No. 58 Tr. Fund v. Jennings Bros., No. 15 C 03343, 2016 WL 1122846, at *1 (C.D. Ill. Mar. 22, 2016) (citing United States v. Republic Marine, Inc., 829 F.2d 1399, 1402 (7th Cir. 1987) (“[T]the general rule in civil cases is now (and has been for some time) that any appearance in an action is a general appearance.”)). Defendants are directed to review Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(2), the Local Rules for the Northern District of Illinois (including Local Rule 83.15), and relevant Seventh Circuit caselaw. Any motion to dismiss by Defendants shall be filed on or before March 10, 2023. Plaintiff’s response shall be filed on or before March 31, 2023, and any reply is due April 14, 2023. The parties’ joint initial status report and discovery plan remains due March 17, 2023. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 02/28/2023)
03/10/2023	17	MOTION by Defendants Nakia Price, The Turkey Leg Hut & Company LLC to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and Improper Venue, or, In the Alternative, Motion to Transfer Venue (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Green, John) (Entered: 03/10/2023)
03/13/2023	18	MINUTE entry before the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman: Plaintiff’s response to Defendants’ motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and improper venue or, in the alternative, motion to transfer venue 17 shall be filed April 3, 2023, and any reply is due April 17, 2023. Ruling to be made by electronic notification. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 03/13/2023)
03/15/2023	19	DESIGNATION of John L. Green as U.S. Attorney for Defendants Nakia Price, The Turkey Leg Hut & Company LLC (Green, John) (Entered: 03/15/2023)
03/16/2023	20	ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Nakia Price, The Turkey Leg Hut & Company LLC by Yao O. Dinizulu (Dinizulu, Yao) (Entered: 03/16/2023)
03/17/2023	21	STATUS Report (Joint) by US Foods, Inc. (Hickman, Corey) (Entered: 03/17/2023)
03/17/2023	22	MINUTE entry before the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman: The Court has reviewed the parties’ initial status report and sets the following schedule. Initial disclosures shall be exchanged no later than April 28, 2023. Amendment of pleadings and joinder of parties to be completed by July 7, 2023. Fact discovery to be completed by September 8, 2023. Discovery supervision and all discovery motions and discovery disputes, including requests for and entry of any protective orders, are referred to the magistrate judge without authority to extend the fact discovery deadline. The parties indicate that they are discussing settlement; any significant progress towards settling this case should be reported to the Court as soon as practicable given the pending motion to dismiss. The referral to the magistrate judge shall include participation in settlement discussions, should the parties request such assistance. Status hearing set for September 12, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 03/17/2023)
03/17/2023	23	Pursuant to Local Rule 72.1, this case is hereby referred to the calendar of Honorable Beth W. Jantz for the purpose of holding proceedings related to: Discovery supervision and all discovery disputes without authority to extend the discovery cutoff date. The referral to the magistrate judge shall also include authority to conduct a settlement conference if deemed appropriate. Mailed notice. (kp,) (Entered: 03/17/2023)
03/17/2023	24	MINUTE entry before the Honorable Beth W. Jantz: This case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Jantz for discovery supervision and all discovery disputes without authority to extend the fact discovery deadlines and for settlement matters, if the parties request assistance 22 23 . In addition to the deadlines previously set by the District Court 22 , the parties are to issue written discovery requests by 5/5/23. A telephonic initial status conference is scheduled for 6/14/23 at 10:30 a.m. The parties shall be prepared to update the Court regarding their discovery progress. Should the parties be interested in a settlement conference with the Court, they may jointly email the Court’s courtroom deputy at any time to request a pre-settlement conference call. To join the 6/14/23 status conference by phone, counsel shall dial 888-273-3658 and enter access code 2217918. Members of the public and media will be able to call in to listen to this hearing as well. Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the Court. Mailed notice. (as, ) (Entered: 03/17/2023)
04/03/2023	25	RESPONSE by US Foods, Inc.in Opposition to MOTION by Defendants Nakia Price, The Turkey Leg Hut & Company LLC to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and Improper Venue, or, In the Alternative, Motion to Transfer Venue 17 (Hickman, Corey) (Entered: 04/03/2023)
04/25/2023	26	MINUTE entry before the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman: After failing to file a reply brief in support of their motion to dismiss or transfer, Defendants indicated in email correspondence with the courtroom deputy that they would be filing a reply by April 24, 2023. No reply was filed. Accordingly, the Court will rule without the benefit of a reply. Ruling will be by electronic notification. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 04/25/2023)
04/27/2023	27	MEMORANDUM Opinion and Order: For the reasons stated below, Defendants’ motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction and improper venue or, in the alternative, to transfer the case to Texas 17 is denied. Signed by the Honorable Ronald A. Guzman on 4/27/2023. Mailed notice. (kp, ) (Entered: 04/27/2023)
05/05/2023	28	ORDER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: It appearing that the following cases are currently assigned to the Hon. Ronald A. Guzman. Judge Guzman has requested that these cases be reassigned to another judge of this Court pursuant to 28 USC §294(b); therefore IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the Clerk of Court shall reassign the cases listed below to the district judges of this Court. Case reassigned to the Honorable John Robert Blakey for all further proceedings. Honorable Ronald A. Guzman no longer assigned to the case. Signed by Honorable Rebecca R. Pallmeyer on 05/12/2023. (rc, ) Modified on 5/12/2023 (rc, ). (Main Document 28 replaced on 5/12/2023) (rc, ). (Entered: 05/12/2023)

The Turkey Leg Hut & Company LLC is a limited liability company (LLC) located at 4830 Almeda Rd Suite A & B in Houston, Texas that received a Coronavirus-related PPP loan from the SBA of $786,838.00 in March, 2021.

The company has reported itself as a female owned business, and employed at least 126 people during the applicable loan loan period.

Based on the standard PPP eligibility formula, it may be possible to estimate the payroll expenses represented by a company on their PPP application (see details above). In order to qualify for the PPP loan amount received, The Turkey Leg Hut & Company LLC’s 2019 payroll expenses are estimated to be at least $3.78M.

Based on their reported 126 jobs retained, this equals an estimated average yearly compensation of $29,975 per employee1

Reported PPP Proceed Usage:

On the PPP application, The Turkey Leg Hut & Company LLC reported intending to use the proceeds of their PPP loan for the following expenses:

Payroll: $786,833
Utilities: $1

Court officially non suit case.

$650K loan memorialized from Judge Kenneth L. Hoyt and Veola L Hoyt to Nakia Price dba PIR

Michael Pearson is a senior vice president and real estate lender at Amegy Bank. President and CEO at Unity National Bank.
In his role in the not-for-profit lending group, he is responsible for providing financial products, services and trusted advice to tax-exempt, not-for-profit clients and prospects of the bank.

Prior to joining Amegy, Michael served as a credit officer in the global oil & gas division at JPMorgan Chase.

He has also worked for several banks as a relationship manager for the healthcare and oil & gas industries.

Michael has 32 years of banking experience. Among his diverse credentials, he holds a Certified Financial Planner designation and is an U.S. Treasury Department Enrolled Agent.

Michael earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Fisk University and a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University.

Community:

An active member of the community,

Michael is the Board of Directors’ Treasurer for the Houston Area Urban League,

an Executive Committee member of the Chinese Community Center,

a Trustee for The Battleship Texas Foundation,

an advisory Board member of the Houston Center for Photography,

and a member of the Art Colony Association Artist Support Committee.

He is also on the local and state boards of the Risk Management Association (RMA) and serves on the RMA National Leaders Conference Committee.

Michael is active in cultural arts, performing arts, academic and social service communities in Houston.