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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA COURT FILE NO. 10-CV-_____

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, )

)

Plaintiff,

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) COMPLAINT OF PLAINTIFF

v.

) UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

)

LOKI PROPERTIES LLP and

) JURY DEMAND

ROBERT RYAN,

)

)

Defendants.

)

INTRODUCTION 1. This is a civil action brought by the United States of America (“United States”) to
enforce Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of l988, 42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-3619 (The “Fair Housing Act”). This action is brought by the United States on behalf of John Peet, pursuant to Section 812(o) of the Fair Housing Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 3612(o).
JURISDICTION AND VENUE 2. This Court has jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and
1345 and 42 U.S.C. § 3612(o).

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3. Venue is proper under 28 U.S.C. § 1391(b) because the actions giving rise to the United States’ allegations occurred in the District of Minnesota, and the subject property is located in the District of Minnesota. PARTIES AND PROPERTY
4. John Peet is an African-American male and is a resident of the District of Minnesota.
5. The subject property is located at 402 East 7th Street, Red Wing, Minnesota. The subject property is a dwelling as defined in Section 802(b) of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3602(b).
6. Defendant Loki Properties LLP (“Loki Properties”) is a Minnesota limited liability partnership and has its principal place of business at 1547 Hay Creek Valley Road, Red Wing, Minnesota. At all times relevant to this action, Defendant Loki Properties owned the subject property at 402 East 7th Street, Red Wing, Minnesota, as well as other rental properties at 611 Bluff Street, Red Wing, Minnesota and 1521 East Avenue, Red Wing, Minnesota. At all times relevant to this action, Defendant Loki Properties was engaged in the business of apartment complex management and managed the subject property.
7. Defendant Robert Ryan is a resident of Red Wing, Minnesota. At all times relevant to this action, Defendant Robert Ryan was a partner of Loki Properties. At all times relevant to this action, Loki Properties managed the subject property and participated in, among other things, the rental of apartments. 2

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FACTUAL ALLEGATIONS 8. The subject property is a two-story apartment building with four units. Two units
are located on the ground floor and two on the second floor. 9. John Peet is a participant in the Red Wing Housing and Redevelopment Authority
(“RWHRA”) Section 8 voucher program (a government program that provides rental housing subsidies to low-income individuals and families). In or around July 2008, RWHRA’s housing choice voucher program coordinator, Becky Hinrichs, provided Mr. Peet with a list of housing providers accepting Section 8 vouchers in the Red Wing area. The subject property was listed on that list. 10. In or around late July or early August 2008, Mr. Peet first contacted Defendant Ryan by telephone to inquire about renting an apartment. Mr. Peet spoke to Defendant Ryan, who told him that staff from RWHRA had already contacted him and “vouched” for Mr. Peet. Defendant Ryan advised Mr. Peet that the subject property was undergoing renovations and invited Mr. Peet to inspect the subject property. At that time, Defendant Ryan also told Mr. Peet that he did not need to submit an application, but that he would need to provide his Section 8 paperwork. 11. Shortly thereafter, Mr. Peet visited the subject property and met with Defendant Ryan in person. Defendant Ryan informed Mr. Peet that he could choose the unit he was interested in renting. Mr. Peet inspected the units and expressed an interest in units 3 and 4 (the “second-floor units”). Mr. Peet also provided Defendant
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Ryan with his Section 8 paperwork at that time. Defendant Ryan informed Mr. Peet that a unit would be ready for occupancy by October 1, 2008. 12. On or about September 1, 2008, a tenant named Julie Corks leased unit 1, one of the first-floor units, at the subject property. Julie Corks is a white female. 13. In or around September 2008, Mr. Peet contacted Defendant Ryan to inquire about the progress of the repairs. Defendant Ryan stated that a unit would be ready for occupancy in early to mid-October 2008. Defendant Ryan also informed Mr. Peet that he had lost Mr. Peet’s Section 8 paperwork and requested that Mr. Peet leave a new copy in the mailbox near unit 2 at the subject property. Mr. Peet completed and resubmitted the paperwork as Defendant Ryan requested. 14. During the time Mr. Peet waited for the renovations to be completed on the second-floor units, he requested and received an extension to his Section 8 voucher from RWHRA. 15. On or about October 17, 2008, Mr. Peet contacted Defendant Ryan to inquire about completion of the renovations on the second-floor units. Defendant Ryan informed Mr. Peet for the first time that “it would not work,” or words to that effect. Defendant Ryan told Mr. Peet that he could not rent one of the secondfloor units to him due to his criminal background. When Mr. Peet attempted to explain that it had been over ten years, Defendant Ryan made a comment about Mr. Peet having outstanding bills on his record. Defendant Ryan did not give Mr.
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Peet a chance to explain his criminal background before terminating the conversation by hanging up the phone. 16. Shortly after the October 17 conversation, Mr. Peet again contacted Defendant Ryan by phone. Defendant Ryan said, “I don’t know what to tell you,” or words to that effect. Defendant Ryan again terminated the call, and Mr. Peet did not hear from Defendant Ryan again. 17. Mr. Peet was never given an opportunity by Defendant Ryan or anyone else representing Loki Properties to explain his criminal record. 18. Loki Properties conducts background checks on its applicants by searching online public court records. It is Loki Properties’ practice not to conduct background checks on applicants who are referred by the RWHRA because Loki Properties understands that a background check has already been performed by RWHRA. 19. Loki Properties has a policy of allowing applicants to explain their criminal backgrounds before denying their applications. 20. Loki Properties has a policy of not renting to anyone with a conviction of a felony or a violent crime. 21. Mr. Peet’s criminal record demonstrates that he was charged with three felony complaints in 1992, sixteen years before he sought housing from Loki Properties. All three felony complaints were dismissed. Mr. Peet also had a conviction for a misdemeanor disorderly conduct in 1999, which he was not given an opportunity to explain to anyone at Loki Properties.
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22. In or around November 2008, Jessie Lexvold, a white male, called Loki Properties to inquire about the availability of a unit for rent. Mr. Lexvold spoke with Joseph Tousignant, one of Mr. Ryan’s partners, who informed Mr. Lexvold that a background check would be conducted.
23. Defendant Ryan met with Mr. Lexvold and his mother, Dora Lexvold, near the end of November 2008 to inspect a unit in Loki Properties’ property at 611 Bluff Street, Red Wing, Minnesota. Defendant Ryan informed Mr. Lexvold that he had conducted a criminal background check on him and described his criminal record as “pretty shitty” or similar words to that effect. Nevertheless, Defendant Ryan told Mr. Lexvold that “everybody needs a second chance; we’ll give you a second chance,” or similar words to that effect.
24. Mr. Lexvold’s criminal records revealed that he was charged with a number of felony complaints; four of which resulted in guilty convictions. The felony convictions occurred between 1996 and 2007, and several were for crimes of a violent nature, including a 1997 conviction for terrorist threats and a 1996 conviction for 5th degree assault.
25. Notwithstanding Mr. Lexvold’s felony convictions and Defendant Loki Properties’ policy of not renting to applicants with felonies and/or violent acts on their records, Loki Properties rented an apartment at 611 Bluff Street to Mr. Lexvold in or around December 2008. Mr. Lexvold resided there until sometime
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around February 2009, when he was incarcerated. Mr. Lexvold was allowed to move in although he never signed a lease. 26. Because Mr. Peet had been rejected, Unit 3 in the subject property remained vacant until December 2008. At that time it was leased to Kendria Hicks, an African-American female. Unit 4 remained vacant until December 2008, when it was leased to Jay Linder, a white male. 27. As of approximately May 2010, when HUD completed its investigation, Loki Properties had not rented an apartment to any African-American male tenants.
HUD ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS 28. On or about January 16, 2009, John Peet filed a timely complaint of discrimination
with the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (“the Secretary”), alleging that Defendant Robert Ryan, individually, had engaged in housing discrimination on the basis of race in violation of the Fair Housing Act. On or about June 1, 2009, Mr. Peet amended his complaint to add Defendant Loki Properties, owner of the subject property, and Loki Properties’ additional partners, Joseph Tousignant and Randal Ryan, alleging that the additional respondents also engaged in housing discrimination on the basis of race in violation of the Fair Housing Act. On July 23, 2009, the complaint was amended a second time to remove Joseph Tousignant and Randal Ryan, in their individual capacities, and to additionally allege that Loki Properties and Robert Ryan engaged in housing discrimination on the basis of sex in violation of the Fair Housing Act. The
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second amendment to the complaint also corrected the address for the subject property. 29. Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 810(a) and (b) of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3610(a) and (b), the Secretary conducted an investigation of the complaint, attempted conciliation without success, and prepared a final investigative report. 30. Based on the information gathered in that investigation, the Secretary, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 3610(g)(1), determined that reasonable cause existed to believe that a discriminatory housing practice had occurred. On May 11, 2010, the Secretary issued a Charge of Discrimination pursuant to Section 810(g)(2)(A) of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3610(g)(2)(A), charging Defendants Robert Ryan and Loki Properties with engaging in discriminatory housing practices, based on race and sex, in violation of the Fair Housing Act. 31. On or about May 25, 2010, Defendants timely elected to have the charge resolved in a federal civil action pursuant to Section 812(a) of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3612(a). 32. On or about June 1, 2010, the Secretary authorized the Attorney General to commence a civil action on behalf of John Peet pursuant to Section 812(o) of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3612(o).
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FAIR HOUSING ACT CLAIMS 33. By the facts and conduct alleged above, Defendants Robert Ryan and Loki
Properties have: A. refused to negotiate for the rental of, or otherwise made unavailable or
denied, a dwelling to a person because of race and sex, in violation of Section 804(a) of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3604(a); and B. discriminated against a person in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race and sex. 34. As a result of Defendants’ conduct, John Peet is an aggrieved person as defined in Section 802(i) of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3602(i), and has suffered injury. 35. Defendants’ conduct described herein was intentional, willful, and taken in disregard for the rights of John Peet.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, Plaintiff United States prays that the Court enter an order that: (i) declares that Defendants’ conduct as alleged herein violates the Fair Housing Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 3601, et seq. (ii) enjoins Defendants, their agents, employees, and successors, and all other persons in active concert or participation with them from discriminating on the basis of
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race and sex against any person in any aspect of the rental of a dwelling, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 3612(o)(3) and 3613(c)(1);
(iii) awards monetary damages to John Peet pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 3612(o)(3) and 3613(c)(1); and
(iv) awards such additional relief as the interests of justice may require.
Respectfully submitted, B. TODD JONES United States Attorney By: s/ Ana H. Voss GREGORY G. BROOKER Assistant U.S. Attorney Attorney Registration No. 166066 ANA H. VOSS Assistant U.S. Attorney Attorney Registration No. 483656 United States Attorney’s Office 600 U.S. Courthouse 300 South Fourth Street Minneapolis, MN 55419 Telephone: (612) 664-5600 Fax: (612) 664-5788 Email: greg.brooker@usdoj.gov Email: ana.voss@usdoj.gov
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MINNESOTA
Civil No. 10-cv-2597 (DWF/JJK)

United States of America,

)

)

Plaintiff,

)

)

v.

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Loki Properties LLC and

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Robert Ryan,

)

)

Defenda

nts.

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CONSENT DECREE

On June 24, 2010, the United States instituted this action against Loki Properties LLC and Robert Ryan, on behalf of John Peet, pursuant to Section 812(o) of the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3612(o). This action was brought pursuant to the Fair Housing Act of 1968, as amended by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, 42 U.S.C. § 3601, et seq. (“the Act”). The complaint alleged that Loki Properties LLC and Robert Ryan refused to rent an apartment to Mr. Peet in Red Wing, Minnesota, due to his race and sex, in violation of Sections 804(a) and 804(b) of the Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3604(a) and (b).
Defendants filed an answer denying liability and objecting to the requested relief. The United States, Mr. Peet, and Loki Properties and Robert Ryan desire to avoid the cost and uncertainty of protracted litigation and agree that this dispute should be resolved without the necessity of further proceedings or trial. In agreeing to resolve this dispute, Loki Properties LLC and Robert Ryan are not admitting liability. Therefore, the parties

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have waived a hearing and the entry of findings of fact and conclusions of law and have agreed to the entry of this Consent Order, as indicated by the signatures appearing below.
Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED, AND DECREED: I. INJUNCTIVE RELIEF
Loki Properties LLC and Robert Ryan, and any agents, employees, successors, and persons in active concert or participation with them are enjoined from:
A. Refusing to rent after the making of a bona fide offer, or refusing to negotiate for the rental of, or otherwise making unavailable or denying, a dwelling to any person because of race and sex, in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 3604(a); and
B. Discriminating against any person in the terms, conditions or privileges of rental of a dwelling, or in the provision of services or facilities in connection therewith, because of race and sex. II. MANDATORY EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Within ninety (90) days from entry of this Consent Order, Robert Ryan and any of either Defendant’s current employees or agents who are engaged in the rental of apartments shall attend a program of educational training focusing on the race and sex-related provisions of federal, state and local fair housing laws, regulations and ordinances. The training shall be conducted by a qualified individual or organization that has been previously approved by the Department of Justice, and any expenses associated with this training shall be borne by the Defendants.
Defendants shall provide to the United States, within thirty (30) days after the training, certifications executed by the trainers confirming the attendance of the trainees.
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III. NOTIFICATION TO PUBLIC OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICIES Within ten (10) days after the date of entry of this Consent Order, Defendants shall
take the following steps to notify the public of their nondiscriminatory policies: A. Pursuant to 24 C.F.R. Part 110, post and prominently display at any place
of business where Defendants conduct rental activity and/or have personal contact with applicants for rental of their property, a Fair Housing Poster.
B. Include the words “Equal Housing Opportunity” or the fair housing logo in any advertising conducted by Defendants in newspapers, telephone directories, radio, television, Internet or other media, and on all billboards, signs, pamphlets, brochures and other promotional literature. The words or logo should be prominently placed and easily legible. IV. RECORD KEEPING AND MONITORING
A. During the term of this Consent Order, Defendants shall preserve all records pertaining to their obligations under this Consent Order. Upon reasonable notice to Defendants’ counsel, representatives of the United States Department of Justice shall be permitted to inspect and copy all such records at reasonable times in order to monitor compliance with this Consent Order.
B. During the term of this Consent Order, Defendant shall give counsel for the United States written notice within fifteen (15) days of receipt of any written or oral complaint against the Defendants, regarding discrimination on the basis of race or sex, and a description of the resolution of any such complaint within fifteen (15) days of resolution. If the complaint is written, Defendants shall provide a copy of it with the
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notice; if the complaint is oral, it shall include a written summary of it with the notice. The notice shall include the full details of the complaint, including the complainant’s name, address and telephone number. Defendants shall also promptly provide the United States with all information it may request concerning any such complaint and its actual or attempted resolution. V. RELIEF FOR JOHN PEET
Defendants will pay the total sum of $15,000 in settlement of the case, by a check made payable to John Peet. The payment shall be made within 30 days of the Court’s entry of this consent decree. The check shall be sent to Ana H. Voss, Assistant United States Attorney, 600 U.S. Courthouse, 300 S. Fourth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, for her to forward to Mr. Peet. Upon receipt of the check, Ms. Voss shall send to the Defendants an executed release of all claims, legal or equitable, that Mr. Peet might have against the Defendants relating to the claims asserted in this lawsuit, attached hereto as Attachment A. VI. COURT JURISDICTION, SCOPE AND TERM OF CONSENT ORDER
A. The parties have consented to the entry of this Consent Order as indicated by the signatures below. To this end, the parties stipulate and the Court finds that this Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1331 and 1345 and 42 U.S.C. §3612(o).
B. This Consent Order is effective immediately upon its entry by the Court.
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C. The entry of this Consent Order will terminate this case. The Court will retain jurisdiction, in order to enforce the terms of this Consent Order, for a period of twenty-four months after the entry of this Consent Order.
D. The United States may move the Court to extend the duration of the Order if it determines that Defendants have violated one or more terms of the Order or if the interests of justice otherwise require.
E. The United States, Loki Properties, and Robert Ryan shall endeavor in good faith to resolve informally any differences regarding interpretation of and compliance with this Order prior to bringing such matters to the Court for resolution. However, in the event of a failure by Defendants, whether willful or otherwise, to perform in a timely manner any act required by this Consent Order or otherwise to act in violation of any provision thereof, the United States may move this Court to impose any remedy authorized by law or equity, including, but not limited to, an order requiring performance of such act or deeming such act to have been performed, and an award of any damages, costs, and attorney fees which may have been occasioned by Defendants’ violation or failure to perform.
F. Each party to this Consent Order shall bear its own costs and attorney fees associated with this action.
G. This Consent Order may be signed by the parties in counterparts.

Dated: July 28, 2011

s/Donovan W. Frank DONOVAN W. FRANK United States District Judge
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The terms of this Consent Order have been agreed to by the parties, as indicated by the signatures of counsel below, and the parties request the entry of this Consent Order: FOR THE UNITED STATES:
B. TODD JONES United States Attorney s/ Ana H. Voss By: ANA H. VOSS Attorney ID No. 483656 Assistant United States Attorney 600 U.S. Courthouse 300 South Fourth Street Minneapolis, MN 55410 Telephone: (612) 664-5671 Fax: (612) 664-5788 Email: ana.voss@usdoj.gov
FOR LOKI PROPERTIES & ROBERT RYAN s/ Leanne Fuith Leanne Fuith Attorney at Law LAURIE & LAURIE, P.A. 1660 Highway 100 South 508 E. Parkdale Plaza St. Louis Park, MN 55416 952.738.0191 direct 952.544.7151 fax leanne@laurielaurie.com
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Attachment A
RELEASE OF CLAIMS
In consideration of the payment of the sum of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), pursuant to the Consent Decree entered in United States v. Loki Properties LLC and Robert Ryan, Case 0:10-cv-2597 (DWF/JJK) (D. Minn.), I, John Peet, hereby release the Defendants named in this action from any and all liability for any claims, legal or equitable, I may have against them arising out of the issues alleged in the action as of the date of the entry of that Consent Decree. I fully acknowledge and agree that this release of the Defendants shall be binding on my heirs, representatives, executors, successors, administrators, and assigns. I hereby acknowledge that I have read and understand this release and have executed it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its legal consequences.

Dated: ______

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________________________________

John Peet

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CLOSED,CV
U.S. District Court District of Minnesota (DMN) CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 0:10−cv−02597−SRN−JJK

United States of America v. Loki Properties LLP et al Assigned to: Judge Susan Richard Nelson Referred to: Magistrate Judge Jeffrey J. Keyes Cause: 42:405 Fair Housing Act
Plaintiff

Date Filed: 06/24/2010 Date Terminated: 07/29/2011 Jury Demand: Plaintiff Nature of Suit: 443 Civil Rights: Accomodations Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Plaintiff

United States of America

represented by Ana H Voss United States Attorney's Office 300 S 4th St Ste 600 Mpls, MN 55415 612−664−5600 Fax: 612−664−5788 Email: ana.voss@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Gregory G Brooker United States Attorney's Office 300 S 4th St Ste 600 Mpls, MN 55415 612−664−5600 Fax: 612−664−5788 Email: greg.brooker@usdoj.gov ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V. Defendant Loki Properties LLP
Defendant Robert Ryan

represented by Gerald T Laurie Laurie &Laurie, PA 1660 S Hwy 100 Ste 508E St Louis Park, MN 55416 952−738−0191 Fax: 952−544−7151 Email: jerry@laurielaurie.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
represented by Gerald T Laurie (See above for address) LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Date Filed 06/24/2010
06/29/2010

# Docket Text
1 COMPLAINT against Loki Properties LLP, Robert Ryan ( Filing fee $ 350 receipt number 000.) assigned to Judge Donovan W Frank per Cv Rights list referred to Magistrate Judge Jeffrey J Keyes, filed by United States of America. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet) (LPH) (Entered: 06/25/2010)
2 Summons Issued as to Loki Properties LLP, Robert Ryan. (akl) (Entered: 06/29/2010)

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07/19/2010 07/19/2010 07/21/2010 07/21/2010 09/03/2010 10/16/2010
10/21/2010
11/30/2010 11/30/2010
01/12/2011 07/29/2011

2 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by United States of America. Robert Ryan waiver sent on 7/8/2010, answer due 9/7/2010. (Voss, Ana) (Entered: 07/19/2010)
3 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed filed by United States of America. Loki Properties LLP waiver sent on 7/8/2010, answer due 9/7/2010. (Voss, Ana) (Entered: 07/19/2010)
4 NOTICE of Appearance by Gerald T Laurie on behalf of Loki Properties LLP, Robert Ryan. (Laurie, Gerald) (Entered: 07/21/2010)
5 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Loki Properties LLP, Robert Ryan re 4 Notice of Appearance (Laurie, Gerald) (Entered: 07/21/2010)
6 Joint ANSWER to Complaint by Loki Properties LLP, Robert Ryan. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service) (Laurie, Gerald) (Entered: 09/03/2010)
7 NOTICE OF PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Pretrial Conference set for 11/1/2010 03:15 PM in Courtroom 6A (STP) before Magistrate Judge Jeffrey J. Keyes. (Attachments: # 1 Consent Form) Modified on 10/18/2010 (MMP). (Entered: 10/18/2010)
8 *TEXT ONLY ENTRY* NOTICE of Resetting of Pretrial Conference: 7 NOTICE OF PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Pretrial Conference set for 11/1/2010 reset for 11/30/2010 09:30 AM in Courtroom 6A (STP) before Magistrate Judge Jeffrey J. Keyes. (JEP) (Entered: 10/21/2010)
9 Minute Entry: Pretrial Scheduling Conference held before Magistrate Judge Jeffrey J. Keyes on 11/30/2010. Pretrial Scheduling Order to be issued. (MMP) (Entered: 11/30/2010)
10 PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Amended Pleadings due by 2/14/2011. Discovery due by 6/17/2011. Motions (non−disp) due 6/17/2011. Motions (disp) due by 2/13/2012. Ready for trial due by 6/13/2012. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffrey J. Keyes on 11/30/2010. (MMP) (Entered: 11/30/2010)
11 TEXT−ONLY ENTRY. CLERK'S NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT. Due to the elevation of Judge Susan Richard Nelson, this case is reassigned to her. Judge Donovan W. Frank no longer assigned to the case. (TSS) (Entered: 01/12/2011)
12 CONSENT DECREE. (See Order for details.) Signed by Judge Donovan W. Frank on 7/28/2011. (BJS) (Entered: 07/29/2011)