Jordan v. Brookhart et al

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
VALDEZ LAMONT JORDAN, )
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Plaintiff, )
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vs. ) Case No. 3:23-cv-2654-RJD
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DEE DEE BROOKHART, et al., )
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Defendants. )
90-DAY ORDER
DALY, Magistrate Judge:1
The parties have informed the Court that they have settled this case, but they need
additional time to finalize the settlement documents. (Doc. 84). Defense counsel has already
forwarded a proposed Settlement Agreement to Plaintiff. (Id.). Defense counsel is DIRECTED
to file a status report within 60 days from the date of this Order, advising the Court whether the
Settlement Agreement has been fully executed and submitted to the CMS for payment. Once the
Settlement Agreement has been fully executed and submitted to the CMS for payment, this case
will be dismissed with prejudice (unless Plaintiff or Defendant files a motion requesting
otherwise).
No later than 90 days from the date of this Order, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter
judgment dismissing this action with prejudice and without costs. The parties are advised that the
90-day period to finalize settlement will not be extended absent exceptional circumstances (and
1 This case has been assigned to the undersigned to conduct all proceedings, including trial and
entry of final judgment, through the parties’ full consent in accordance with the provisions of
Title 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 73. (Doc. 28)
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only upon motion by a party). Due to the settlement, the Court VACATES all deadlines and
settings. All pending motions are DENIED as moot.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
DATED: November 24, 2025
s/ Reona J. Daly
Hon. Reona J. Daly
United States Magistrate Judge
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