Case: Dumas v. Sentinel Mortg. Corp.

1:02-cv-05255 | U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

Filed Date: July 24, 2002

Closed Date: Nov. 26, 2003

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Case Summary

Plaintiff filed suit on July 24, 2002, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, alleging violations of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. 3601-3619, and the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, 15 U.S.C. 1691. Plaintiff alleged that Defendant advertised loans to help pay tax liability, but that when Plaintiff contacted Defendant she was told that she could only obtain a loan for home improvements. On November 26, 2003, U.S. District Court Judge Robert W. Gettleman granted the Defendants' motion for summary judgment on the plaintiff's two federal claims and dismissed the pendant state law claim without prejudice. Dumas v. Sentinel Mortg. Corp., 2003 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 21684 (N.D. Ill. Nov. 26, 2003). Judge Gettleman found that the Plaintiff adduced no evidence that the Defendant had discriminated against her or against African-Americans in general.

Summary Authors

Andrew Nash (6/2/2008)

People

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Judge(s)

Gettleman, Robert William (Illinois)

Schenkier, Sidney I. (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Pioli, Victor J. (Illinois)

Judge(s)

Gettleman, Robert William (Illinois)

Schenkier, Sidney I. (Illinois)

Attorney for Defendant

Pioli, Victor J. (Illinois)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

Documents in this case

1:02-cv-05255	Docket (PACER) Dumas v. Sentinel Mortgage Corp.	Nov. 26, 2003	Nov. 26, 2003 Docket
1 1:02-cv-05255	Complaint Dumas v. Sentinel Mortgage Corp.	July 24, 2002	July 24, 2002 Complaint
31 1:02-cv-05255	Memorandum Opinion and Order Dumas v. Sentinel Mortgage Corp.	Nov. 26, 2003	Nov. 26, 2003 Order/Opinion 2003 WL 22859807
32 1:02-cv-05255	Judgment in a Civil Case Dumas v. Sentinel Mortgage Corp.	Nov. 26, 2003	Nov. 26, 2003 Order/Opinion

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Docket

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ECF Number	Date	Description	Link
1	July 24, 2002	RECEIVED COMPLAINT with five copies. (hp) (Entered: 07/25/2002)	PACER
2	July 24, 2002	CIVIL cover sheet. (hp) (Entered: 07/25/2002)	PACER
3	July 24, 2002	PRO SE APPEARANCE by plaintiff (hp) (Entered: 07/25/2002)	PACER
4	July 24, 2002	APPLICATION by plaintiff to proceed in forma pauperis (hp) (Entered: 07/25/2002)	PACER
	July 25, 2002	FORWARDED complete case file to Judge Gettleman. (hp) (Entered: 07/25/2002)	PACER
5	July 26, 2002	MINUTE ORDER of 7/26/02 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman: Plaintiff's application to proceed in forma pauperis is denied [4-1] for failure to demonstrate a financial hardship. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 07/29/2002)	PACER
6	Sept. 3, 2002	MOTION by plaintiff for reconsideration to proceed without cost (Attachments); Notice. (vmj) (Entered: 09/20/2002)	PACER
7	Sept. 6, 2002	AMENDED NOTICE of motion by plaintiff regarding motion for reconsideration to proceed without cost [6-1] (Attachments). (vmj) (Entered: 09/20/2002)	PACER
8	Sept. 17, 2002	MINUTE ORDER of 9/17/02 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman: Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration to proceed without cost is granted [6-1]. Summons to issue. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 09/20/2002)	PACER
	Sept. 17, 2002	COMPLAINT (vmj) (Entered: 09/23/2002)	PACER
	Sept. 23, 2002	5 SUMMONS issued, 5 originals and one copy each, as to defendants' Sentinel Mtge Corp, Jeff Kleanberg and (Mark R. Cahan with three addresses) to U.S. Marshal, with copies of complaint and certified copy of minute order dated 9/17/02. (vmj) Modified on 09/23/2002 (Entered: 09/23/2002)	PACER
9	Oct. 1, 2002	RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to defendants' Sentinel Mtge Corp, Mark R Cahan and Jeff Kleanberg on 9/25/02. (vmj) (Entered: 10/03/2002)	PACER
10	Oct. 8, 2002	RETURN OF SERVICE unexecuted as to defendant Mark R Cahan (Attachment). (vmj) (Entered: 10/10/2002)	PACER
11	Oct. 15, 2002	ATTORNEY APPEARANCE for defendants' by Victor J. Pioli. (vmj) (Entered: 10/16/2002)	PACER
12	Oct. 15, 2002	MOTION by defendant to extend time to answer or otherwise plead ; Notice. (vmj) (Entered: 10/24/2002)	PACER
13	Oct. 23, 2002	RETURN OF SERVICE executed as to defendant Mark R Cahan on 10/22/02. (vmj) (Entered: 10/24/2002)	PACER
14	Oct. 23, 2002	MINUTE ORDER of 10/23/02 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman: Defendants' motion for extension of time of 14 days to answer or otherwise plead is granted [12-1]. Telephoned notice (vmj) (Entered: 10/24/2002)	PACER
16	Nov. 27, 2002	MINUTE ORDER of 11/27/02 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman: Enter order of default against defendants. Plaintiff's prove-up papers are due by 12/11/02. Prove-up hearing is set for 12/18/02, at 9:00 a.m. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 12/02/2002)	PACER
17	Dec. 11, 2002	DAMAGES prove-up by plaintiff (Exhibits); Notice. (vmj) (Entered: 12/19/2002)	PACER
18	Dec. 13, 2002	MOTION by defendant to vacate order of default ; Notice. (vmj) (Entered: 12/19/2002)	PACER
19	Dec. 18, 2002	MINUTE ORDER of 12/18/02 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman: Status hearing held and continued to 1/14/03 at 9:00 a.m. Defendants' motion to vacate order of default is granted [18-1], conditioned on payment of $150.00 to plaintiff for her time. Defendants' response to the complaint is due by 1/6/03. Mailed notice (vmj) (Entered: 12/19/2002)	PACER
21	Dec. 31, 2002	MOTION by defendants to withdraw The Law Firm of Levenfeld Pearlstein and Victor Pioli as counsel ; Notice. (vmj) (Entered: 01/16/2003)	PACER
20	Jan. 8, 2003	ANSWER by defendants' to plaintiff's complaint [0-1]; Notice. (vmj) (Entered: 01/10/2003)	PACER
22	Jan. 15, 2003	MINUTE ORDER of 1/15/03 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman: Status hearing reset to 2/6/03 at 9:00 a.m. Motion of Victor Pioli of The Law Firm of Levenfeld Pearlstein for leave to withdraw as counsel on behalf of defendants' is granted [21-1]. No notice (vmj) (Entered: 01/16/2003)	PACER
23	Jan. 31, 2003	INTENT as to joint status report by plaintiff; Notice. (vmj) (Entered: 02/10/2003)	PACER
24	Feb. 4, 2003	INITIAL status report by defendants; Notice. (vmj) (Entered: 02/10/2003)	PACER
	Feb. 6, 2003	SCHEDULE set on 2/6/03 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman : Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 3/6/03 . Open court notice (gds) (Entered: 02/07/2003)	PACER
	March 6, 2003	SCHEDULE set on 3/6/03 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman : Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 4/15/03 . Open court notice (gds) (Entered: 03/06/2003)	PACER
	April 15, 2003	SCHEDULE set on 4/15/03 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman : Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 7/22/03 . Discovery ordered closed on 7/17/03 . Open court notice (gds) (Entered: 04/15/2003)	PACER
25	July 22, 2003	MINUTE ORDER of 7/22/03 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman : Status hearing held and continued to 9:00 a.m. on 12/02/03. Defendant's motion for summary judgment is due by 08/12/03. Plaintiff's response is due by 09/19/03. Defendant's reply is due by 10/03/03. No notice (jmp) (Entered: 07/24/2003)	PACER
26	Aug. 12, 2003	MOTION by defendants for summary judgment ; Memorandum in support (Attachments); Notice. (vmj) (Entered: 08/13/2003)	PACER
27	Aug. 12, 2003	NOTICE by defendants to pro se litigant opposing motion for summary judgment. (vmj) (Entered: 08/13/2003)	PACER
29	Oct. 3, 2003	NOTICE by Victor Pioli of change of address. (vmj) (Entered: 10/06/2003)	PACER
30	Oct. 3, 2003	REPLY by defendants in support of their motion for summary judgment (Attachments); Notice. (vmj) (Entered: 10/06/2003)	PACER
31	Nov. 26, 2003	MINUTE ORDER of 11/26/03 by Hon. Robert W. Gettleman: Defendant's motion for summary judgment is granted as to counts I and II [26-1]. The court declines to exercise supplemental judgment over count III, which plaintiff may be able to pursue in state court. Count III is dismissed without prejudice. Entered Memorandum Opinion and Order. terminating case Notices mailed by judge's staff (vmj)	RECAP
32	Nov. 26, 2003	ENTERED JUDGMENT. (vmj) (Entered: 12/02/2003)	PACER

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Case Details

State / Territory:

Illinois

Case Type(s):

Fair Housing/Lending/Insurance

Special Collection(s):

Multi-LexSum (in sample)

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 24, 2002

Closing Date: Nov. 26, 2003

Case Ongoing: No

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

African American citizen of the United States and doing business in the City of Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: Yes

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Private Entity/Person

Sentinel Mortgage Corporation

Case Details

Causes of Action:

Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), 15 U.S.C. § 1691

Fair Housing Act/Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601 et seq.

State law

Other Dockets:

Northern District of Illinois 1:02-cv-05255

Available Documents:

Any published opinion

Complaint (any)

Trial Court Docket

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Defendant

Relief Granted:

None

Source of Relief:

None

Issues

General/Misc.:

Funding

Discrimination Area:

Lending

Discrimination Basis:

Race discrimination

Affected Race(s):

Black

Recommended Citation

Case Summary of Dumas v. Sentinel Mortg. Corp., Civil Rights Litig. Clearinghouse, http://www.dev.clearinghouse.net/case/10103/ (last updated 6/2/2008).