U.S. District Court
Northern District of New York (Syracuse)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 74-CV-187
Oneida Ind. NY, et al v. County of Oneida, NY, et al
Filed: 05/03/74
Assigned to: Judge Lawrence E. Kahn
Jury demand: Defendant
Referred to: Magistrate Judge David R. Homer
Demand: $10,000
Nature of Suit: 290
Lead Docket: None
Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Dkt# in other court: None
Cause: 28:1362 Indian Tribal Controversy
THE ONEIDA INDIAN NATION OF Thomas D. Barr
NEW YORK STATE 212-474-1309
aka [COR LD NTC]
Oneida Indians of New York Rowan D. Wilson
aka Fax 212-474-3700
Oneida Indian Nation of New [COR LD NTC]
York Cravath, Swaine Law Firm
plaintiff Worldwide Plaza
825 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10019-7475
212-474-1000
William W. Taylor, III
Fax 202-659-0014
[COR LD NTC]
Caroline A. Judge
Fax 202-822-8106
[COR LD NTC]
Zuckerman, Spaeder Law Firm
1201 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
12th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
202-778-1800
Thomas G. Rafferty
Fax 212-474-3700
[COR LD NTC]
Cravath, Swaine Law Firm
Worldwide Plaza
825 Eighth Avenue
New York, NY 10019-7475
212-474-1000
John A. DeFrancisco
[term 02/02/01]
FAX 313-479-9300
[COR LD NTC]
DeFrancisco Law Firm
121 East Water Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-479-9000
THE ONEIDA INDIAN NATION OF Arlinda Locklear, nam
WISCONSIN Fax: 301-473-4425
aka [COR LD NTC]
The Oneida Tribe of Indians of Office of Arlinda Locklear
Wisconsin P.O. Box 605
plaintiff Jefferson, MD 21755
301-473-5160
THE THAMES BAND OF CANADA Daan Braveman
(ONEIDA) Fax 315-443-4213
plaintiff [COR LD NTC]
Syracuse University College of
Law
Ernest I. White Hall
Syracuse, NY 13210
315-443-2524
Carey R. Ramos
FTS 373-3240
FAX 212-373-2773
[COR LD NTC]
Robert S. Smith
FTS 373-3160
FAX 212-373-2384
[COR LD NTC]
Paul, Weiss Law Firm
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019-6064
212-373-3252
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA William H. Pease, AUSA
intervenor-plaintiff Fax: 315-448-0646
[COR LD NTC]
Office of the United States
Attorney
P.O. Box 7198
100 S. Clinton Street
Syracuse, NY 13261-7198
315-448-0672
Charles Jakosa, NAM - AUSA
[term 04/24/02]
FTS 514-1411
[COR LD NTC]
Steven Miskinis, PHV
FAX 202-305-0271
[COR LD NTC]
U.S. Department of Justice
Indian Resources Section
Environment and Natural
Resources Division
P.O. Box 44378
Washington, DC 20026-4378
202-305-0269
Charles E. O'Connell, Jr., AUSA
[term 04/24/02]
FTS 305-0261
FAX 202-305-0271
[COR LD NTC]
U.S. Department of Justice
Environment & Natural Resources
Division
P.O. Box 44378
Washington, DC 20026-4378
v.
COUNTY OF ONEIDA, NEW YORK Allan van Gestel
defendant [term 04/08/98]
Fax: 617-523-1231
[COR LD NTC]
Goodwin, Procter Law Firm
Exchange Place
Boston, MA 02109-2881
617-570-1000
G. Robert Witmer, Jr.
FTS 263-1609
Fax 585-263-1600
[COR LD NTC]
Nixon, Peabody Law Firm
P.O. Box 31051
Clinton Square
Rochester, NY 14603-1051
585-263-1000
David A. Reiser, phv
FAX 202-882-8106
[COR LD NTC]
Zuckerman, Spaeder Law Firm
1201 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
12th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
202-778-1800
David B. Roberts
FTS 473-3299
FAX 518-473-1572
[COR LD NTC]
Office of Attorney General
State of New York
The Capitol
Litigation Bureau
Albany, NY 12224-0341
518-474-8370 (Main)
COUNTY OF MADISON, NEW YORK Allan van Gestel
defendant [term 04/08/98]
(See above)
[COR LD NTC]
G. Robert Witmer, Jr.
(See above)
[COR LD NTC]
David B. Roberts
(See above)
[COR LD NTC]
THE STATE OF NEW YORK Christopher W. Hall
defendant FTS 473-6289
Fax 518-473-1572
[COR LD NTC]
Office of Attorney General
State of New York
The Capitol
Albany, NY 12224-0341
518-474-8370 (Main)
FTS 473-3682
David B. Roberts
(See above)
[COR LD NTC]
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UPSTATE CITIZENS FOR EQUALITY, Leon R. Koziol
INC. [term 03/20/01]
movant FAX 315-735-0991
[term 03/20/01] [COR LD NTC]
Office of Leon R. Koziol
1518 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13502
315-735-2271
BOND, SCHOENECK & KING S. Paul Battaglia
movant Fax: 315-422-3598
[COR LD NTC]
John J. Dee
[term 07/27/01]
Fax: 315-422-3598
[COR LD NTC]
Bond, Schoeneck Law Firm
One Lincoln Center
Syracuse, NY 13202-1355
315-422-0121
ORCHARD PARTY/MARBLE HILL Michael G. Sterthous
ONEIDA INDIANS [term 05/22/02]
movant Fax: 518-487-7777
[term 05/22/02] [COR LD NTC]
Whiteman, Osterman Law Firm
One Commerce Plaza
Suite 1900
Albany, NY 12260
518-487-7600
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ONEIDA LTD. James H. McGowan, III
movant [term 03/20/01]
[term 03/20/01] Fax: 315-474-4040
[COR LD NTC]
Menter, Rudin Law Firm
500 South Salina Street
Suite 500
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-474-7541
Anne Berleman Kearney, PHV
[term 03/20/01]
FAX 414-297-4900
[COR LD NTC]
Thomas L. Shriner, Jr., PHV
[term 03/20/01]
FAX 414-297-4900
[COR LD NTC]
Foley, Lardner Law Firm
777 East Wisconsin Avenue
First Wisconsin Center
Milwaukee, WI 53202-5367
414-271-2400
Charles G. Curtis, Jr.
[term 03/20/01]
FAX 608-258-4258
[COR LD NTC]
Foley, Lardner Law Firm
150 East Gilman Street
Madison, WI 53701-1497
608-257-5035
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AMERICAN CITIZENS ASSOCIATION Charles G. King
movant [term 03/20/01]
[term 03/20/01] FTS 859-8086
FAX 212-859-9593
[COR LD NTC]
Fried, Frank Law Firm
One New York Plaza
New York, NY 10004
212-859-8248
JAMES M. CHAPPELL Charles G. King
movant [term 03/20/01]
[term 03/20/01] (See above)
[COR LD NTC]
THOMAS LAURIN Charles G. King
movant [term 03/20/01]
[term 03/20/01] (See above)
[COR LD NTC]
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NEW YORK BROTHERTOWN INDIAN New York Brothertown Indian
NATION, by Maurice "Storm" Nation
Champlain, Vice Chief [term 04/20/01]
intervenor-plaintiff [COR LD NTC] [PRO SE]
136B Prospect Street
Norwich, CT 06360
Marilyn Ward Ford
FAX 203-582-3244
[COR LD NTC]
Quinnipiac Law School
275 Mount Carmel Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-582-3258
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THE STATE OF NEW YORK Christopher W. Hall
counter-claimant FTS 473-6289
Fax 518-473-1572
[COR LD NTC]
Office of Attorney General
State of New York
The Capitol
Albany, NY 12224-0341
518-474-8370 (Main)
FTS 473-3682
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THE ONEIDA INDIAN NATION OF Thomas D. Barr
NEW YORK STATE 212-474-1309
aka [COR LD NTC]
Oneida Indian Nation of New Cravath, Swaine Law Firm
York Worldwide Plaza
aka 825 Eighth Avenue
Oneida Indians of New York New York, NY 10019-7475
counter-defendant 212-474-1000
William W. Taylor, III
Fax 202-659-0014
[COR LD NTC]
Caroline A. Judge
Fax 202-822-8106
[COR LD NTC]
Zuckerman, Spaeder Law Firm
1201 Connecticut Avenue, N.W.
12th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
202-778-1800
John A. DeFrancisco
[term 02/02/01]
FAX 313-479-9300
[COR LD NTC]
DeFrancisco Law Firm
121 East Water Street
Syracuse, NY 13202
315-479-9000
THE ONEIDA INDIAN NATION OF Arlinda Locklear, nam
WISCONSIN Fax: 301-473-4425
aka [COR LD NTC]
The Oneida Tribe of Indians of Office of Arlinda Locklear
Wisconsin P.O. Box 605
counter-defendant Jefferson, MD 21755
301-473-5160
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COUNTY OF ONEIDA, NEW YORK Allan van Gestel
counter-claimant [term 04/08/98]
Fax: 617-523-1231
[COR LD NTC]
Goodwin, Procter Law Firm
Exchange Place
Boston, MA 02109-2881
617-570-1000
G. Robert Witmer, Jr.
FTS 263-1609
Fax 585-263-1600
[COR LD NTC]
Nixon, Peabody Law Firm
P.O. Box 31051
Clinton Square
Rochester, NY 14603-1051
585-263-1000
COUNTY OF MADISON, NEW YORK Allan van Gestel
counter-claimant [term 04/08/98]
(See above)
[COR LD NTC]
G. Robert Witmer, Jr.
(See above)
[COR LD NTC]
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THE THAMES BAND OF CANADA Daan Braveman
(ONEIDA) Fax 315-443-4213
counter-defendant [COR LD NTC]
Syracuse University College of
Law
Ernest I. White Hall
Syracuse, NY 13210
315-443-2524
Carey R. Ramos
FTS 373-3240
FAX 212-373-2773
[COR LD NTC]
Robert S. Smith
FTS 373-3160
FAX 212-373-2384
[COR LD NTC]
Paul, Weiss Law Firm
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019-6064
212-373-3252
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA William H. Pease, AUSA
counter-defendant Fax: 315-448-0646
[COR LD NTC]
Office of the United States
Attorney
P.O. Box 7198
100 S. Clinton Street
Syracuse, NY 13261-7198
315-448-0672
Charles Jakosa, NAM - AUSA
[term 04/24/02]
FTS 514-1411
[COR LD NTC]
Steven Miskinis, PHV
FAX 202-305-0271
U.S. Department of Justice
Indian Resources Section
Environment and Natural
Resources Division
P.O. Box 44378
Washington, DC 20026-4378
202-305-0269
Charles E. O'Connell, Jr., AUSA
[term 04/24/02]
FTS 305-0261
FAX 202-305-0271
[COR LD NTC]
U.S. Department of Justice
Environment & Natural Resources
Division
P.O. Box 44378
Washington, DC 20026-4378
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MARBLE HILL ONEIDA INDIANS Philip H. Gitlen
movant [term 05/22/02]
[term 05/22/02] Fax: 518-487-7777
[COR LD NTC]
Michael G. Sterthous
[term 05/22/02]
Fax: 518-487-7777
[COR LD NTC]
Whiteman, Osterman Law Firm
One Commerce Plaza
Suite 1900
Albany, NY 12260
518-487-7600
DOCKET PROCEEDINGS
DATE # DOCKET ENTRY
5/3/74 1 COMPLAINT filed; FILING FEE $ 15.00 (lmp)
[Entry date 06/10/94]
5/29/74 3 ANSWER to Complaint by County of Oneida, NY (Attorney
Donald Keinz, County Attorney) (lmp) [Entry date 06/10/94]
6/4/74 4 ANSWER to Complaint by County of Madison NY (Attorney
William L. Burke, County Attorney) (lmp)
[Entry date 06/10/94]
1/25/78 10 ORDER, for Allan van Gestel is admitted & to Appear Pro Hac
Vice for all further proceedings in this court. (signed by
Judge Howard G. Munson on 1/24/78) (lmp)
[Entry date 06/10/94] [Edit date 09/25/00]
5/17/79 22 ORDER, denying Defts' Motion for Summary Judgment &
certifying issue for appeal. (signed by Judge Port on
5/17/79) (lmp) [Entry date 06/10/94]
6/16/80 27 JUDGMENT OF USCA (certified copy) dismissing Defts' Appeal
of Judge Port's 5/17/79 Order denying summary judgment. (lmp)
[Entry date 06/10/94]
6/23/80 -- Pre-trial conference held (lmp) [Entry date 06/10/94]
6/27/83 33 ORDER, dismissing motion to withdraw as counsel sua sponte
for lack of jurisdiction due to pending appeal. (signed by
Judge Port on 6/27/83) (lmp) [Entry date 06/10/94]
7/20/83 36 ORDER, vacating Order dated 6/27/83 & holding in abeyance
motion to withdraw as counsel pending final determination
of 70-CV-35 unless otherwise ordered. (signed by Senior
Judge Port on 7/19/83) (lmp) [Entry date 06/10/94]
4/2/90 47 ORDER, denying motion to consolidate 70-CV-35, 74-CV-187,
74-CV-167 & 86-CV-1140. (signed by Judge Neal P. McCurn on
3/27/90) (lmp) [Entry date 06/10/94]
3/20/98 48 MOTION by AUSA, William Pease and Charles E. O'Connell,
Jr., Dept. of Justice Trial Atty. for United States to
Intervene in order to enforce the provisions of the Treaty
of Canandaigua of 1974, 7 Stat. 44, and the Indian Trade
and Intercourse Act, 25 USC Sec 177 by United States,
before Hon. Howard Munson. Hearing set for 10:00 4/17/98 ,
Response Deadline 4/3/98 Motion returnable before
Judge/Mag. Judge: Munson (sam) [Entry date 03/23/98]
3/20/98 49 MEMORANDUM by AUSA, William Pease and Charles E. I'Connell,
Jr. of the Dept. of Justice for United States in support of
[48-1] motion to Intervene in order to enforce the
provisions of the Treaty of Canandaigua of 1974, 7 Stat.
44, and the Indian Trade and Intercourse Act, 25 USC Sec
177 by United States. (sam) [Entry date 03/23/98]
3/20/98 -- The United States provided a Proposed Order and a copy of
the Proposed Complaint in Intervention. (sam)
[Entry date 03/23/98]
3/24/98 50 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE BY MAIL by United States Re: [0-0]
remark, [49-1] support memorandum, [48-1] motion to
Intervene in order to enforce the provisions of the Treaty
of Canandaigua of 1974, 7 Stat. 44, and the Indian Trade
and Intercourse Act, 25 USC Sec 177 by United States,
before Hon. Howard Munson. (sam)
4/6/98 51 CONFIRMATION NOTICE by G. Robert Witmer, Jr. (to be new
counsel for defts.) as to adjournment of pending motion to
5/26/98 in Albany. Opposition papers to be received by
5/12/98. (sam) [Entry date 04/09/98]
4/6/98 -- Deadline updated; Motion Hearing reset for 11:00 a.m. on
5/26/98 re: [48-1] motion to Intervene in order to enforce
the provisions of the Treaty of Canandaigua of 1974, 7
Stat. and the Indian Trade and Intercourse Act, 25 USC Sec
177 by United States,, Response to Motion reset to
5/12/98 for [48-1] motion to Intervene in order to enforce
the provisions of the Treaty of of 1974, 7 Stat. 44, and
the Indian Trade and Intercourse Act, 25 USC Sec 177. (sam)
[Entry date 04/09/98]
4/8/98 52 ORDER, to Substitute Attorney terminated attorney Allan
van Gestel for County of Madison NY, attorney William S.
Calli for County of Oneida, NY, attorney Allan van Gestel
for County of Oneida, NY Added G. Robert Witmer Jr. (
signed by Senior Judge Howard G. Munson on 4/8/98 ) (sam)
[Entry date 04/09/98]
5/11/98 53 RESPONSE by Michael R. Smith, Esq. and Thomas D. Barr, Esq
for Oneida Ind. NY that there is no Opposition Re: [48-1]
motion to Intervene in order to enforce the provisions of
the Treaty of Canandaigua of 1974, 7 Stat. 44, and the
Indian Trade and Intercourse Act, 25 USC Sec 177 by United
States. Attached is a Certificate of Service. (sam)
5/13/98 54 MEMORANDUM and and Certificate of Service by G_.Robert
W_itmer, Jr., Esq for County of Oneida, NY and County of
Madison NY in opposition to [48-1] motion to Intervene in
order to enforce the provisions of the Treaty of
Canandaigua of 1974, 7 Stat. 44, and the Indian Trade
Intercourse Act, 25 USC Sec 177 by United States, before
Hon. Howard Munson. (sam)
5/26/98 55 Minute entry: Motion Hearing: Judge Munson hears argument on
[48-1] motion to Intervene in order to enforce the
provisions of the Treaty of Canandaigua of 1974, 7 Stat. 44,
and the Indian Trade and Intercourse Act, 25 USC Sec 177 by
United States, RESERVES DECISION and takes under advisement.
Court to issue a written Order. Michael Smith for Oneida
Indian Nation of NYS, Arlinda Locklear for Oneida Indian
Nation of Wisconsin, G, Robert Witmer, for County of Oneida,
Charles O' Connell for Movant USA. Court Reporter: Theresa
Berical. Appearances: Bercial (ptm) [Entry date 05/27/98]
[Edit date 05/28/98]
6/3/98 56 ORDER granting in part, denying in part [48-1] motion to
Intervene in order to enforce the provisions of the Treaty
of Canandaigua of 1974, 7 Stat. 44, and the Indian Trade
and Intercourse Act, 25 USC Sec 177 by United States,
before Hon. Howard Munson. ORDERS that the US motion to
intervene pursuant to Rule 24(a)(2) of FRCP is DENIED.
ORDERS that the US motion to intervene pursuant to Rule
24(b)(2) of FRCP is GRANTED. ( signed by Senior Judge
Howard G. Munson on 6/2/98 ) (sam)
8/11/98 57 ANSWER County of Oneida and County of Madison to Complaint
in Intervention by the Plaintiff-Intervenor (Attorney G.
Robert Witmer, Jr. ), (sam) [Entry date 08/13/98]
9/2/98 -- CASE reassigned to Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn (lmp)
[Entry date 09/03/98]
9/2/98 58 Minute entry: PT Conf. - Judge McCurn reviews status of
case & directs this case be reassigned to him; attys.
advise Court regarding proposed amended complaint, motion
to consolidate, etc.; Judge McCurn states he will not
entertain a motion to consolidate this case w/70-CV-35;
schedule set in 70-CV-35; in 74-CV-187, STAY IS LIFTED;
Pltfs. to send copy of proposed amended complaint to Defts.
by 10/15/98; Defts. to advise by 11/1/98 if they oppose the
filing of same; if they oppose it, Pltfs. to file motions
to amend complaint & for class certification; set Motion
Filing deadline to 11/1/98; after reviewing papers, Court
will decide if oral argument is required; attys. advise
Court as to status of settlement negotiations; Atty. Barr
to submit proposed order. APP: William Taylor & William
Barr for NYS Oneida; Arlinda Locklear for Oneida of
Wisconsin; Carey Ramos for Oneida of Thames; G. Robert
Witmer, Jr., for Deft. Counties; David Roberts & Heather
Wollowitz w/Jan Farr, Special Counsel, Judith Hard &
Patrick Kehoe for NYS; Charles O'Connell & William Pease
for USA w/Heather Sibbison for Dept. of Interior; Court
Reporter/ECRO: Ken Crewell (Law Clerk - CLR) (lmp)
[Entry date 09/03/98]
9/3/98 59 Intervenor's COMPLAINT by USA against County of Oneida, NY,
County of Madison NY (lmp)
9/4/98 60 STIPULATION AND ORDER, to Substitute Attorney Added Carey
R. Ramos, Robert S. Smith, Daan Braveman for Thames Band of
Canada (signed by Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn on 8/20/98)
(lmp)
9/4/98 61 NOTICE of attorney appearance for Thames Bank of Can. by
Carey R. Ramos, Robert S. Smith. (lmp)
9/24/98 62 SCHEDULING ORDER, set Amended Pleadings deadline to
11/2/98; by 10/15/98 Pltfs. to serve on Defts. copy of
proposed amended complaint w/notice that Pltfs. intend to
move for leave to amend; by 11/2/98 Plts. to file motions
for leave to amend complaint (if Defts. have not consented
to filing of same) & for certification of Deft. class.
(signed by Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn on 9/23/98) (lmp)
10/21/98 63 REQUEST by Atty. Taylor dtd 10/14/98 and ORDER, reset
deadline for Ptlfs. to serve Defts. w/copy of proposed
amended complaint to 12/1/98 & Motion Filing deadline to
12/8/98 for motions to amend complaint & to certify Deft.
class. (signed by Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn on 10/16/98)
(lmp)
12/8/98 64 MOTION by Oneida Ind. NY, Oneida Ind Wisconsin, Thames Bank
of Can. to Amend [1-1] complaint w/attached copy of
proposed amended complaint. Motion returnable before
Judge/Mag. Judge: McCurn (lmp)
12/8/98 65 AFFIDAVIT by William W. Taylor, III, Esq., for Oneida Ind.
NY, Oneida Ind Wisconsin, Thames Bank of Can. Re: [64-1]
motion to Amend [1-1] complaint (lmp)
12/8/98 66 MEMORANDUM by Oneida Ind. NY, Oneida Ind Wisconsin, Thames
Bank of Can. in support of [64-1] motion to Amend [1-1]
complaint (lmp)
12/8/98 67 MOTION by Oneida Ind. NY, Oneida Ind Wisconsin, Thames Bank
of Can. to Certify Defendant Class. Motion returnable
before Judge/Mag. Judge: McCur (lmp)
12/8/98 68 AFFIDAVIT by Donald A. Fisher, Esq., for Oneida Ind. NY,
Oneida Ind Wisconsin, Thames Bank of Can. Re: [67-1]
motion to Certify Defendant Class (lmp)
12/8/98 69 MEMORANDUM by Oneida Ind. NY, Oneida Ind Wisconsin, Thames
Bank of Can. in support of [67-1] motion to Certify
Defendant Class (lmp)
12/8/98 70 MOTION by United States to Amend [59-1] intervenor
complaint w/proposed amended complaint under separate
cover. Motion returnable before Judge/Mag. Judge: McCurn
(lmp) [Entry date 12/09/98]
12/8/98 71 DECLARATION by AUSA William H. Pease for United States Re:
[70-1] motion to Amend [59-1] intervenor complaint (lmp)
[Entry date 12/09/98]
12/8/98 72 MEMORANDUM by United States in support of [70-1] motion to
Amend [59-1] intervenor complaint (lmp)
[Entry date 12/09/98]
12/11/98 73 LETTER ORDER, Response to Motion set to 5:00 pm on 2/26/98
for [67-1] motion to Certify Defendant Class, [64-1] motion
to Amend [1-1] complaint, and [70-1] motion to Amend [59-1]
intervenor complaint; and oral argument Hearing set for
11:00 am on 3/26/99 re: [67-1] motion to Certify Defendant
Class, [64-1] motion to Amend [1-1] complaint, and [70-1]
motion to Amend [59-1] intervenor complaint (signed by
Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn on 12/9/98) (lmp)
12/11/98 74 LETTER ORDER acknowledging receipt of 12/10/98 letter from
Atty. Taylor received by FAX (copy attached) & advising
that 3/26/99 date for oral argument is earliest possible
date available, etc. (signed by Senior Judge Neal P. McCurn
on 12/11/98) (lmp)
12/22/98 75 Minute entry: Tel. Conf. - court inquires as to past &
present settlement negotiations & discusses w/counsel
question of having a mediator/settlement master/special
master involved; set Status Report deadline to 1/11/99 for
parties to submit to court in writing their proposal re
mediator process, Motion Hearing adjourned to 11:00 am on
3/29/99 re: [67-1] motion to Certify Defendant Class,
[64-1] motion to Amend [1-1] complaint & [70-1] motion to
Amend [59-1] intervenor complaint. APP: William Taylor &
William Barr for NYS Oneida; Arlinda Locklear for Oneidz of
Wisconsin & Frances Shenandoah; Robert Smith of Oneida of
Thames; G. Robert Witmer for Counties; James Simons for USA
& Heather Sibbison; Present but not officially in case or
invited to participate in conf. - David Roberts, Heather
Wollowitz for NYS & Jan Farr, Judith Hard & Patrick Kehoe;
Court Reporter/ECRO: Jodi Hibbard (LC-CLR) (lmp)
[Entry date 12/23/98]
1/8/99 76 REQUEST by Leon R. Koziol, Esq., for Upstate Citizens for
Equity dtd 1/4/99 and LETTER ORDER denying his request to
postpone of 1/11/99 deadline for submission of nominees as
mediator for lack of standing & directing parties to
continue to comply w/previous order. (signed by Senior
Judge Neal P. McCurn on 1/7/99) (lmp)
1/20/99 77 Minute entry: Tel. Conf. - Court discusses w/attys. matters
concerning mediation of this case. APP: Robert Smith for
Pltfs.; G. Robert Witmer, Jr. for Defts.; Court
Reporter/ECRO: None (Law Clerk - CLR) (lmp)
[Entry date 01/22/99] [Edit date 01/22/99]
1/21/99 78 Minute entry: Tel. Conf. - Court continues discussion
w/attys. regarding mediation. APP: Thomas Mason for
Pltfs.; G. Robert Witmer, Jr., for Defts.; Court
Reporter/ECRO: None (Law Clerk - CLR) (lmp)
[Entry date 01/22/99]
1/22/99 79 MOTION by Upstate Citizens for to Intervene by Upstate
Citizens for Equality, and for Countersuitwith attached
affidavits of Leon R. Koziol and Scott Peterman and Exhibit
A , Hearing set for 10:00 2/23/99 , Response Deadline 2/9/99
, Reply to Response Deadline 2/16/99 Motion returnable
before Judge: McCurn (plm)
1/22/99 80 MEMORANDUM oa Law by Upstate Citizens for Equality, Inc. in
support of [79-1] motion to Intervene by Upstate Citizens
for Equality, [79-2] motion for Countersuit (plm)
1/22/99 81 PROPOSED "ANSWER in Intervention" to Complaint by Upstate
Citizens for Equality, Inc. (Attorney Leon R. Koziol ), (plm)
[Edit date 01/27/99]
1/22/99 82 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Upstate Citizens for Equality,
Inc. of Motion, Memorandum of Law and Answer in
Intervention. (plm)
1/27/99 83 LETTER ORDER, that [79-1] motion to Intervene by Upstate
Citizens for Equality is held in abeyance pending
resolution of motions to amend & to certify Deft. class;
once Court has ruled on pending motions, it will advise
parties as to how it will proceed w/respect to this motion;
in light of foregoing, there is no need for any party to
respond to this motion. (signed by Senior Judge Neal P.
McCurn on 1/27/99) (lmp)
2/2/99 84 AFFIDAVITS OF SERVICE BY MAIL by Upstate Citizens Re:
[79-1] motion to Intervene by Upstate Citizens for
Equality, [79-2] motion for Countersuit (lmp)
2/5/99 85 Minute entry: Tel. Conf. - discussion re possible mediator;
parties will continue to work towards naming a mediator;
further Tel. Conf. set for 2/11/99. APP: Willam Taylor &
Thomas Mason for Pltfs.; Jan Farr for NYS; Heather Sibbison
for USA; Court Reporter/ECRO: None (LC-CLR) (lmp)
[Entry date 02/16/99]
2/11/99 86 Minute entry: Tel. Conf. - discussed progress re selection
of mediator; parties to report to court within the week as
to their selections; if unanimous agreement not possible,
phone conf. set for 2/19/99 at 2:15 pm at which time
parties are to advise court as to the name the majority