Docket as of April 20, 1999 [retrieved 4/22/99]

Proceedings include all events.
4:97cv1622 Wininger, et al v. SI Management L.P., et al                  REFSET

                                                            REFSET 
                       U.S. District Court
 U.S. District for the Northern District of California (Oakland)

               CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 97-CV-1622

Wininger, et al v. SI Management L.P., et al                Filed: 05/01/97
Assigned to: Judge Claudia Wilken            Jury demand: Defendant
             Referred to: Mag. Judge Bernard Zimmerman
Demand: $0,000                               Nature of Suit:  850
Lead Docket: None                            Jurisdiction: Federal Question
Dkt# in other court: None

Cause: 15:78m(a) Securities Exchange Act

[Party and Counsel List]


5/1/97   1       COMPLAINT: Summons(es) issued; Fee status pd entered on
                 5/1/97  in the amount of $ 150.00 ( Receipt No. 127356)
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 05/06/97]

5/1/97   2       ORDER RE COURT PROCEDURE and SCHEDULE  by Judge Claudia
                 Wilken : Proof of service to be filed by 6/16/97 ;
                 counsels' case management statement to be filed by 8/26/97 ;
                  initial case management conference will be held 1:30
                 9/5/97 .  (cc: all counsel) (cp) [Entry date 05/06/97]

5/7/97   3       CERTIFICATION of Gilmur R. Murray complying with Civil L.R.
                 3-7A(d) by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 05/12/97]

5/7/97   4       CERTIFICATION OF Derek G. Howard complying with Civil L.R.
                 3-7A(d) by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 05/12/97]

5/7/97   5       CERTIFICATION OF ALEX J. LUCHENITSER complying with Civil
                 L.R. 3-7A(d) by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 05/12/97]

5/7/97   6       CERTIFICATION OF ROBERT W. MILLS complying with Civil L.R.
                 3-7A(d) by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 05/12/97]

5/22/97  7       MOTION   before Judge Claudia Wilken  by Plaintiff Dwight
                 E. Wininger for preliminary injunction   with Notice set
                 for 6/27/97 at 10:30am [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 05/23/97]

5/22/97  8       MEMORANDUM by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger  in support of
                 motion for preliminary injunction [7-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 05/23/97]

5/22/97  9       DECLARATION by Dwight E. Wininger on behalf of Plaintiff re
                 motion for preliminary injunction [7-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 05/23/97]

5/22/97  10      DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 Dwight E. Wininger re motion for preliminary injunction
                 [7-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 05/23/97]

5/27/97  11      STIPULATION and ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken : extending
                 time to file response to the complaint until 6/3/97 (cc:
                 all counsel) [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 05/29/97]

5/28/97  12      RETURN OF SERVICE executed upon defendant SI Management
                 L.P., defendant Synthetic Management, defendant Chill
                 Investments, defendant Leonard Chill, defendant Beckman
                 Investments, defendant John P. Beckman, defendant Freed
                 Investments, defendant W. Wayne Freed, defendant Kenner
                 Investments, defendant Ralph Kenner, defendant Wright
                 Investments  on 5/6/97 on 5/5/97   [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 05/29/97]

6/2/97   13      PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of order [11-2]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 06/04/97]

6/3/97   17      STIPULATION and ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken : extending
                 time to respond to the complaint to 6/26/97 (cc: all
                 counsel) [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 06/06/97]

6/4/97   14      EX-PARTE APPLICATION  before Judge Claudia Wilken by
                 defendant to modify briefing schedule on motion for
                 preliminary injunction [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 06/05/97]

6/4/97   15      DECLARATION by George H. Brown on behalf of defendant re
                 motion to modify briefing schedule on motion for
                 preliminary injunction [14-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 06/05/97]

6/4/97   16      PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of declaration [15-1], motion
                 to modify briefing schedule on motion for preliminary
                 injunction [14-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 06/05/97]

6/5/97   18      OPPOSITION by Plaintiff to motion to modify briefing
                 schedule on motion for preliminary injunction [14-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (mh) [Entry date 06/09/97]

6/5/97   19      ORDER by Judge Claudia Wilken granting defendant's motion
                 to modify briefing schedule on motion for preliminary
                 injunction [14-1] Plaintiff's motion for a preliminary
                 injunction will be heard by 7/25/97 (Date Entered: 6/9/97)
                 (cc: all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (mh)
                 [Entry date 06/09/97]

6/6/97   20      PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of the stipulation & order
                 extending time to respond to the complaint [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (mh) [Entry date 06/09/97]

6/9/97   22      PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger of
                 memorandum [8-1], motion for preliminary injunction [7-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 06/12/97]

6/10/97  21      PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of the order granting the ex
                 parte application to modify briefing schedule
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (mh)

6/12/97  23      MOTION   before Judge Claudia Wilken  by defendant for
                 attorney, John K. Kim, to appear pro hac vice
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 06/16/97]

6/12/97  24      MOTION   before Judge Claudia Wilken  by defendant for
                 attorney, Bruce D. Angiolillo, to appear pro hac vice
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 06/16/97]

6/12/97  25      PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of motion for attorney, Bruce
                 D. Angiolillo, to appear pro hac vice [24-1], motion for
                 attorney, John K. Kim, to appear pro hac vice [23-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 06/16/97]

6/17/97  26      ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  granting  motion for
                 attorney, Bruce D. Angiolillo, to appear pro hac vice
                 [24-1] ( Date Entered: 6/18/97) (cc:  all counsel)
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 06/18/97]

6/17/97  27      ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  granting  motion for
                 attorney, John K. Kim, to appear pro hac vice [23-1] ( Date
                 Entered: 6/18/97) (cc:  all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 06/18/97]

6/26/97  28      ANSWER by defendants to  complaint [1-1]   [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 06/30/97]

6/26/97  29      PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of order [27-1], order [26-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 06/30/97]

7/3/97   30      MEMORANDUM by defendant in opposition to motion for
                 preliminary injunction [7-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 07/07/97]

7/3/97   31      DECLARATION by George H. Brown on behalf of defendants re
                 opposition memorandum [30-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 07/07/97]

7/3/97   32      PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of declaration [31-1],
                 opposition memorandum [30-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 07/07/97]

7/11/97  33      REPLY by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger  to motion for
                 preliminary injunction [7-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 07/14/97]

7/11/97  34      DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 Dwight E. Wininger re motion reply [33-1]  [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 07/14/97]

7/18/97  35      EX-PARTE APPLICATION  before Judge Claudia Wilken by
                 defendant for leave to file a supplemental memorandum in
                 opposition to plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction
                  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 07/21/97]

7/18/97  36      PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of motion for leave to file a
                 supplemental memorandum in opposition to plaintiff's motion
                 for preliminary injunction [35-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 07/21/97]

7/18/97  37      MOTION with memorandum in support  before Judge Claudia
                 Wilken by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger to appoint Dwight
                 E. Wininger lead plaintiff and the Mills Law Firm as class
                 counsel  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 07/21/97]

7/18/97  38      DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 Dwight E. Wininger re motion to appoint Dwight E. Wininger
                 lead plaintiff and the Mills Law Firm as class counsel
                 [37-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 07/21/97]

7/21/97  39      ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  granting  motion for leave
                 to file a supplemental memorandum in opposition to
                 plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction [35-1] ( Date
                 Entered: 7/22/97) (cc:  all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 07/22/97]

7/21/97  40      SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM by defendant in opposition to
                 motion for preliminary injunction [7-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 07/22/97]

7/21/97  41      DECLARATION by George H. Brown on behalf of defendant re
                 opposition memorandum [40-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 07/22/97]

7/24/97  42      PROOF OF SERVICE by defendants of order [39-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 07/25/97]

7/25/97  45      MINUTES: ( C/R Carol Karen) denying motion for preliminary
                 injunction [7-1]; defendants' opposition to motion to
                 appoint lead counsel is due 8/1/97; plaintiff's reply is
                 due 8/6/97; motion will be decided on papers
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 08/04/97]

7/28/97  43      MOTION   before Judge Claudia Wilken  by Plaintiff for
                 attorney, Alex J. Luchenitser to appear pro hac vice
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 07/29/97]

7/29/97  44      ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  granting  motion for
                 attorney, Alex J. Luchenitser to appear pro hac vice [43-1]
                 ( Date Entered: 7/31/97) (cc:  all counsel)
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 07/31/97]

8/1/97   46      MEMORANDUM by defendant in opposition to motion to appoint
                 Dwight E. Wininger lead plaintiff and the Mills Law Firm as
                 class counsel [37-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 08/05/97]

8/4/97   49      ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  denying motion for
                 preliminary injunction [7-1] ( Date Entered: 8/8/97) (cc:
                 all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 08/08/97]

8/6/97   47      REPLY by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger  to opposition to
                 motion to appoint Dwight E. Wininger lead plaintiff and the
                 Mills Law Firm as class counsel [37-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 08/07/97]

8/6/97   48      DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 Dwight E. Wininger re motion reply [47-1]  [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 08/07/97]

8/7/97   50      REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT;  Date of proceedings: 7/25/97 ( C/R:
                 Carol A. Karen) minutes [45-1]   [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 08/08/97]

8/7/97   50      REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT;  Date of proceedings: 7/25/97 ( C/R:
                 Carol A. Karen) minutes [45-1]   [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 08/08/97]

8/15/97  51      NOTICE OF APPEAL by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger  from
                 Dist. Court  decision order [49-1]  Fee status paid
                 (receipt #803773)     [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)

8/15/97  --      Docket fee notification form and case information sheet to
                 USCA [51-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)

8/15/97  --      Copy of notice of appeal and docket sheet to all counsel
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)

8/19/97  52      ORDER by Judge Claudia Wilken granting Plaintiff's motion
                 to appoint Dwight E. Wininger lead plaintiff and the Mills
                 Law Firm as class counsel [37-1] (Date Entered: 8/21/97)
                 (cc: all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (mh)
                 [Entry date 08/21/97]

8/22/97  53      TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION and Ordering Form filed by Plaintiff
                 Dwight E. Wininger for dates 7/25/97; C/R: Carol Karen;
                 appeal [51-1]   [4:97-cv-01622] (kc) [Entry date 08/25/97]

8/25/97  --      CERTIFICATE of Record mailed to USCA, counsel notified.
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (kc)

8/25/97  --      NOTIFICATION by Circuit Court of Appellate Docket Number
                 97-16529   [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 08/26/97]

8/26/97  54      JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT and PROPOSED ORDER filed.
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 08/27/97]

8/27/97  55      NOTICE by defendants of intent to file expedited motion for
                 relief from initial case management scheduling order
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)

9/11/97  56      CERTIFICATION of discussion of ADR options by Plaintiff
                 Dwight E. Wininger . [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 09/12/97]

9/19/97  58      MOTION with memorandum in support  before Judge Claudia
                 Wilken by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger for partial summary
                 judgment  with Notice set for 10/24/97 at 10:00am
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 09/22/97]

9/19/97  59      STATEMENT of undisputed material facts by Plaintiff Dwight
                 E. Wininger in support of motion for partial summary
                 judgment [58-1]   [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 09/23/97]

9/19/97  60      DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 Dwight E. Wininger re motion for partial summary judgment
                 [58-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 09/23/97]

9/19/97  --      RECEIVED proposed order submitted by Plaintiff Dwight E.
                 Wininger re: [58-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 09/23/97]

10/1/97  61      EX-PARTE APPLICATION  before Judge Claudia Wilken by
                 Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger to amend and supplement their
                 complaint [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/02/97]

10/1/97  62      EX-PARTE APPLICATION  before Judge Claudia Wilken by
                 Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger for temporary restraining
                 order, for preliminary injunction and expedited discovery
                  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/02/97]

10/1/97  63      MEMORANDUM by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger  in support of
                 motion for temporary restraining order [62-1], of motion
                 for preliminary injunction and expedited discovery [62-2]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/02/97]

10/1/97  64      DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 Dwight E. Wininger re motion for temporary restraining
                 order [62-1], re motion for preliminary injunction  [62-2]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/02/97]

10/3/97  65      MEMORANDUM by defendants in opposition to motion for
                 partial summary judgment [58-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/08/97]

10/3/97  66      DECLARATION by George H. Brown on behalf of defendants re
                 opposition memorandum [65-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/08/97]

10/3/97  67      COUNTER-STATEMENT of genuine issues of material facts
                 precluding partial summary judgment by defendants
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/08/97]

10/3/97  68      PROOF OF SERVICE by defendants of statement [67-1],
                 declaration [66-1], opposition memorandum [65-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/08/97]

10/6/97  69      MEMORANDUM by defendants in opposition to motion for
                 temporary restraining order [62-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/09/97]

10/6/97  70      DECLARATION by Bruce D. Angiolillo on behalf of defendants
                 re opposition memorandum [69-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/09/97]

10/6/97  71      PROOF OF SERVICE by defendants of declaration [70-1],
                 opposition memorandum [69-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/09/97]

10/10/97 72      REPLY by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger  to motion for
                 partial summary judgment [58-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/15/97]

10/14/97 73      CERTIFIED COPY of USCA Order:  appeallant's motion for
                 voluntary dismissal of this appeal is GRANTED  [51-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/15/97]

10/14/97 74      REPLY by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger re motion for
                 temporary restraining order [62-1], re motion for
                 preliminary injunction and expedited discovery [62-2], re
                 motion to amend and supplement their complaint [61-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/15/97]

10/14/97 75      SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf
                 of Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger re motion for temporary
                 restraining order [62-1], re motion for preliminary
                 injunction and expedited discovery [62-2]  [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 10/15/97]

10/15/97 76      ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  denying motion to amend and
                 supplement their complaint [61-1] ( Date Entered: 10/16/97)
                 (cc:  all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/16/97]

10/15/97 77      SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF FILED by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger
                 re: redissemination of admittedly false and misleading
                 proxy, in support of motion for temporary restraining order
                 and preliminary injunction [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/16/97]

10/15/97 78      DECLARATION by Dwight E. Wininger on behalf of Plaintiff re
                 brief [77-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/16/97]

10/15/97 79      DECLARATION by Jeffrey Evans on behalf of Plaintiff Dwight
                 E. Wininger re brief [77-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/16/97]

10/15/97 80      SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf
                 of Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger re brief [77-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/16/97]

10/15/97 81      EX-PARTE APPLICATION by Charlene Sutherland, Francis Conrad
                 & Jeffrey Evans to intervene [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/16/97]

10/15/97 82      DECLARATION by Charlene E. Sutherland re motion to
                 intervene [81-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/16/97]

10/15/97 83      DECLARATION by Francis Conrad re motion to intervene [81-1]
                  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/16/97]

10/15/97 84      DECLARATION by Jeffrey Evans re motion to intervene [81-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/16/97]

10/15/97 85      DECLARATION by Therese M. Stewart re motion to intervene
                 [81-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/16/97]

10/15/97 86      MOTION by Intervention for permisson to file memorandum of
                 poinst and authorities in support of ex parte motion to
                 intervene which exceed page limitation [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/16/97]

10/15/97 87      PROOF OF SERVICE of motion for permisson to file memorandum
                 of poinst and authorities in support of ex parte motion to
                 intervene which exceed page limitation [86-1], declaration
                 [85-1], declaration [84-1], declaration [83-1], declaration
                 [82-1], motion to intervene [81-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/16/97]

10/15/97 92      EX-PARTE APPLICATION by Intervenors for temporary
                 restraining order and order to show cause [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 10/23/97]

10/17/97 88      APPENDIX of SEC releases filed by Plaintiff Dwight E.
                 Wininger re motion for temporary restraining order [62-1],
                 re motion for preliminary injunction  [62-2]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/20/97]

10/17/97 89      SUPPLEMENTAL BRIEF FILED by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger
                 re: defedants' new disclosure violations and violations of
                 limited partnership roll-up reform act, in support of
                 motion for temporary restraining order [62-1], regarding
                 motion for preliminary injunction and expedited discovery
                 [62-2] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/20/97]

10/17/97 90      SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on
                 behalf of Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger re motion for
                 temporary restraining order [62-1], re motion for
                 preliminary injunction  [62-2]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/20/97]

10/17/97 91      DECLARATION by Jeffrey Evans on behalf of Plaintiff Dwight
                 E. Wininger re brief [77-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/20/97]

10/20/97 93      ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  granting  motion for
                 permisson to file memorandum of poinst and authorities in
                 support of ex parte motion to intervene which exceed page
                 limitation [86-1] ( Date Entered: 10/23/97) (cc:  all
                 counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/23/97]

10/20/97 94      MEMORANDUM by Intervenors in support of motion for
                 temporary restraining order and order to show cause [92-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/23/97]

10/21/97 95      NOTICE by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger  in NON-Opposition
                 to motion to intervene [81-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/23/97]

10/21/97 96      CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by plaintiff
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/23/97]

10/21/97 97      SEPARATE CASE MANAGEMENT STATEMENT filed by defendants
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/23/97]

10/22/97 98      MOTION   by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger for attorney,
                 Craig B. Smith, to appear pro hac vice [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/24/97]

10/22/97 99      MOTION   by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger for attorney,
                 David A. Jenkins, to appear pro hac vice [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/24/97]

10/22/97 102     DECLARATION by Michael L. Charlson on behalf of defendant
                 re opposition memorandum [101-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/24/97]

10/23/97 100     Ex parte application and ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken
                 permitting to file extended lenght brief ( Date Entered:
                 10/24/97) (cc:  all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/24/97]

10/23/97 101     MEMORANDUM by defendant in opposition to motion to
                 intervene [81-1], motion for temporary restraining order
                 [92-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/24/97]

10/23/97 103     PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of opposition memorandum
                 [101-1], order [100-1], declaration [102-1] [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 10/24/97]

10/23/97 104     PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of opposition memorandum
                 [101-1], order [100-1], declaration [102-1] [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 10/24/97]

10/23/97 105     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  granting  motion for
                 attorney, David A. Jenkins, to appear pro hac vice [99-1] (
                 Date Entered: 10/24/97) (cc:  all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 10/24/97]

10/23/97 106     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  granting  motion for
                 attorney, Craig B. Smith, to appear pro hac vice [98-1] (
                 Date Entered: 10/24/97) (cc:  all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 10/24/97]

10/23/97 107     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  rescheduling hearing on
                 motion for partial summary judgment [58-1] at 10:00am on
                 12/5/97 Case Management Conference set for 10:00am on
                 12/5/97; response to plaintiffs' supplemental briefs in
                 support of temporary restraing order and exparte motion to
                 intervene is due by noon 10/29/97 ( Date Entered:
                 10/28/97) (cc:  all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 10/28/97]

10/28/97 108     NOTICE by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger of order
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)

10/29/97 109     RESPONSE  by defendants re brief [89-1], re brief [77-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (kk) [Entry date 11/01/97]

10/29/97 110     DECLARATION by George H. Brown on behalf of defendant re
                 response [109-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (kk) [Entry date 11/01/97]

10/29/97 111     PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of ex parte application for
                 permission to file extended lenth brief, order
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (kk) [Entry date 11/01/97]

10/29/97 112     PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of declaration [110-1],
                 response [109-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (kk) [Entry date 11/01/97]

10/31/97 113     REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT;  Date of proceedings: 9/5/97 ( C/R:
                 Rosita Flores) case management minutes [57-2]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (kk) [Entry date 11/01/97]

10/31/97 114     MOTION   by Plaintiff to amend and supplement their
                 complaint with Notice set for 12/5/97 at 10:00am
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (kk) [Entry date 11/01/97]

10/31/97 115     DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 re motion to amend and supplement their complaint [114-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (kk) [Entry date 11/01/97]

10/31/97 --      RECEIVED Proposed Order ( Plaintiff) re: motion to amend
                 complaint [4:97-cv-01622] (kk) [Entry date 11/01/97]

11/3/97  116     REPLY brief re unlawful limited partnership roll-up by
                 Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger in support of motion for
                 temporary restraining order [62-1], motion for preliminary
                 injunction and expedited discovery [62-2] [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 11/05/97]

11/6/97  117     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  granting/denying in part
                 plaintiff's motion for temporary restraining order [62-1];
                 plaintiff must post a $250.00 bond before restraining order
                 takes effect ( Date Entered: 11/7/97) (cc:  all counsel)
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 11/07/97]

11/12/97 118     REPORT of material developments by Plaintiff Dwight E.
                 Wininger  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 11/14/97]

11/14/97 119     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken re: scheduling order on
                 motion for preliminary injunction and proposed Intervenors'
                 motion to intervene   ;  ( Date Entered: 11/18/97) (cc:
                 all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 11/18/97]

11/17/97 120     STIPULATION and ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken : granting
                 motion to amend and supplement their complaint [114-1] (cc:
                 all counsel) [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 11/18/97]

11/17/97 121     BOND  for plaintiff  in amount of $ 250.00 filed by
                 Plaintiff [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 11/18/97]

11/17/97 122     NOTICE by Plaintiffs of update to service list
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 11/18/97]

11/21/97 123     NOTICE by defendants of entry of order re amended complaint
                  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)

11/21/97 124     STIPULATION and ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken extending
                 time to file reply brief to 11/26/97 (cc: all counsel)
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 11/24/97]

11/21/97 125     SUR-REPLY by defendants re motion for preliminary
                 injunction   [62-2] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 11/24/97]

11/26/97 126     MOTION   before Judge Claudia Wilken by Intervention to
                 file extend-length brief with Notice set for 12/5/97 at
                 10:00am [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 12/01/97]
                 [Edit date 12/01/97]

11/26/97 127     SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION by Charlene Sutherland on behalf of
                 Intervention re motion to intervene [81-1], re motion for
                 preliminary injunction and expedited discovery [62-2]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 12/01/97]
                 [Edit date 12/01/97]

11/26/97 128     SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION by Therese M. Stewart on behalf of
                 Intervention re motion to intervene [81-1], re motion for
                 preliminary injunction and expedited discovery [62-2]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 12/01/97]

12/1/97  129     NOTICE by Intervention of entry of order  [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp)

12/2/97  130     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  granting  motion to file
                 extended-length brief [126-1] ( Date Entered: 12/3/97) (cc:
                 all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 12/03/97]

12/2/97  131     REPLY by Intervention to opposition to motion to intervene
                 [81-1] for temporary restraining order and order to show
                 cause [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 12/03/97]

12/4/97  132     STIPULATION and ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken : continuing
                  hearing on motion for preliminary injunction and expedited
                 discovery [62-2] 10:00 12/19/97, motion for partial summary
                 judgment [58-1] 10:00 12/19/97 Case Management Conference
                 continued at 10:00am on 12/19/97 ; (cc: all counsel)
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 12/10/97]

12/8/97  133     NOTICE by Intervention of entry of order  [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 12/10/97]

12/23/97 134     NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION by Intervenors before Judge
                 Claudia Wilken to intervene, and to  to disqualify
                 plaintiff's counsel with Notice set for 1/30/98 at 10:00am
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 12/30/97]

12/23/97 135     DECLARATION by William H. Bode on behalf of Intervenors re
                 motion to intervene [134-1], re motion  to disqualify
                 plaintiff's counsel [134-2]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 12/30/97]

12/30/97 136     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  resetting hearing on motion
                 for preliminary injunction [62-2] 10:00 1/9/98, resetting
                 hearing on motion for partial summary judgment [58-1] 10:00
                 1/9/98 Case Management Conference set for 10:00 1/9/98 ;
                 ( Date Entered: 1/6/98) (cc:  all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 01/06/98]

1/5/98   137     ANSWER by defendant to first amended and supplemental
                 complaint   [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 01/06/98]

1/7/98   138     DECLARATION by Charlene E. Sutherland on behalf of
                 Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger in opposition to application
                 of William Bode to appear pro hac vice  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 01/09/98]

1/7/98   139     DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchentiser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 Dwight E. Wininger in opposition to application of William
                 Bode to appear pro hac vice  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 01/09/98]

1/7/98   140     OPPOSITION by Lead Plaintiff to application of William Bode
                 to appear pro hac vice [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 01/09/98]

1/8/98   141     DECLARATION by Charlene E. Sutherland on behalf of
                 Plaintiffin opposition to application of William Bode to
                 appear pro hac vice  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 01/09/98]

1/13/98  142     STIPULATION and ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken : extending
                 plaintiff time to file opposition to Intervenors' motion
                 intervene and disqualify plaintiff's counsel to 1/16/98;
                 extending Intervenors time to file their reply to 1/23/98
                 resetting hearing on motion to intervene [134-1] 10:00
                 2/6/98, resetting hearing on motion to disqualify
                 plaintiff's counsel [134-2] 10:00 2/6/98 (cc: all counsel)
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 01/15/98]

1/14/98  143     REPLY by Intervenors in support of application of William
                 H. Bode to appear pro hac vice [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 01/16/98]

1/15/98  148     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken referring case for
                 settlement conference to Mag. Judge Bernard Zimmerman (
                 Date Entered: 1/21/98) (cc:  all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 01/21/98]

1/20/98  145     OPPOSITION by Plaintiff to motion to intervene [134-1],
                 motion  to disqualify plaintiff's counsel [134-2]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (mh) [Entry date 01/21/98]

1/20/98  146     DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf of Plaintiff in
                 opposition of the motion to intervene [134-1], & of the
                 motion to disqualify plaintiff's counsel [134-2]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (mh) [Entry date 01/21/98]
                 [Edit date 01/21/98]

1/20/98  147     DECLARATION by Robert W. Mills on behalf of Plaintiff in
                 opposition to the motion to intervene [134-1], & to the
                 motion  to disqualify plaintiff's counsel [134-2]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (mh) [Entry date 01/21/98]

1/21/98  --      REFERRAL: referring case for settlement  to Mag. Judge
                 Bernard Zimmerman [4:97-cv-01622] (judi)

1/23/98  149     REPLY by Intervenors in support of the motion to intervene
                 [134-1], & of the motion to disqualify plaintiff's counsel
                 [134-2] [4:97-cv-01622] (mh) [Entry date 01/26/98]

1/23/98  150     DECLARATION by William H. Bode in support of the reply to
                 plaintiff's opposition to the motion of Pro-Plan
                 Intervenors & to intervene & disqualify plaintiff's counsel
                  [4:97-cv-01622] (mh) [Entry date 01/26/98]

1/26/98  151     REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT;  Date of proceedings: 1/9/98 ( C/R:
                 Carol A. Karen) minutes [144-2]   [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 01/27/98]

1/27/98  152     CLERK'S NOTICE Settlement conf. (Mag) Zimmerman at 9am
                 6/9/98 [4:97-cv-01622] (mh) [Entry date 01/30/98]

2/4/98   153     Application and ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken for
                 attorney to appear pro hac vice - William H. Bode ( Date
                 Entered: 2/9/98) (cc: all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 02/09/98]

2/4/98   154     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken granting application of
                 William H. Bode to appear pro hac vice on behalf of prosed
                 pro-plan intervenors ( Date Entered: 2/9/98) (cc: all
                 counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 02/09/98]

2/6/98   155     MINUTES: ( C/R Carol Karen) ( Hearing Date: 2/2/98) that
                 the motion to intervene [134-1] is submitted, that the
                 motion to disqualify plaintiff's counsel [134-2] is
                 submitted; plaintiff to finish certification discovery with
                 45 days and file motion for class certification by 3/20/98
                 with hearing set for 5/29/98 at 10:00am; opposition is due
                 5/8/98; reply by 5/15/98 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 02/11/98]

2/9/98   156     REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT;  Date of proceedings: 2/6/98 ( C/R:
                 Carol A. Karen) minutes [155-1]   [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 02/11/98]

2/26/98  157     EXPEDITED MOTION   before Judge Claudia Wilken  by
                 Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger to compel   [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 02/27/98]

2/26/98  158     DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 Dwight E. Wininger re motion to compel [157-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 02/27/98]

2/26/98  --      RECEIVED proposed order submitted by Plaintiff Dwight E.
                 Wininger re: [157-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 02/27/98]

2/27/98  159     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  referring  to Mag. Judge
                 Bernard Zimmerman  the motion to compel [157-1] and ALL
                 FURTHER DISCOVERY ( Date Entered: 3/2/98) (cc:  all
                 counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 03/02/98]

3/2/98   160     OBJECTIONS by Intervenors Boyde, Donovan, Odenbach, et al
                 to plaintiff's proposed order on motion of proplan
                 intervenors to intervene, and to disqualify plaintiff's
                 counsel [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 03/04/98]

3/2/98   161     OPPOSITION by defendants to motion to compel [157-1],
                 cross-motion for protective order, and cross-motion for
                 stay of discovery [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 03/04/98]

3/2/98   162     DECLARATION by George H. Brown on behalf of defendant re
                 opposition [161-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 03/04/98]

3/2/98   163     PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of declaration [162-1],
                 opposition [161-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 03/04/98]

3/4/98   164     ORDER  by Mag. Judge Bernard Zimmerman re: initial
                 discovery matters ( Date Entered: 3/9/98) (cc:  all
                 counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 03/09/98]

3/6/98   165     MINUTES: before Mag. Judge Zimmerman ( C/R TC98-6) (
                 Hearing Date: 3/6/98); nondispositive motion contested;
                 motion hearing/argument held; order to be prepared by
                 defendant [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 03/13/98]

3/12/98  166     EX-PARTE APPLICATION  before Judge Claudia Wilken by
                 Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger for enlargement of time
                 with memorandum of points and authorities [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 03/16/98]

3/12/98  167     DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchentiser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 Dwight E. Wininger re motion for enlargement of time
                 [166-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 03/16/98]

3/12/98  168     MOTION   before Judge Claudia Wilken  by Plaintiff Dwight
                 E. Wininger to strike certain exhibits, or in the
                 alternative for leave to file supplemental materials
                 with Notice set for 4/17/98 at 10:00am [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 03/16/98]

3/12/98  169     DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 Dwight E. Wininger re motion to strike certain exhibits
                 [168-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 03/17/98]

3/13/98  170     ORDER  by Mag. Judge Bernard Zimmerman  denying motion to
                 compel [157-1]; discovery sought by plaintiff against
                 defendants is denied until after Judge Wilken rules on the
                 preliminary injunction; disocvery against third parties,
                 including discovery sought by subpoenas is STAYED until
                 after Judge Wilken rules on the preliminary injunction  (
                 Date Entered: 3/19/98) (cc: all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 03/19/98]

3/17/98  171     OPPOSITION by Pro-Plan Intervenors' to motion to strike
                 certain exhibits [168-1], motion for leave to file
                 supplemental materials [168-2] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 03/19/98]

3/17/98  172     OPPOSITION by Pro-Plan Intervenors to motion for
                 enlargement of time [166-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 03/19/98]

3/17/98  173     RESPONSE by Pro-Plan Intervenors' to plaintiffs' 3/12/98
                 letter to the court [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 03/19/98]

3/19/98  174     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  granting  motion for
                 enlargement of time [166-1] (see document for revised
                 briefing and discovery scheduled on class certifications) (
                 Date Entered: 3/26/98) (cc: all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 03/26/98]

3/23/98  175     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken that all parties involved in
                 this case are ordered to file a brief status report by
                 4/3/98, explaining the effect, if any, that the Delaware
                 Supreme Court's 3/19/98 order will have on this case Date
                 Entered: 3/26/98) (cc:  all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 03/26/98]

4/1/98   176     EX-PARTE APPLICATION  by intervenors to be added to service
                 list and response to plaintiff's counsel's letter of
                 3/19/98 before Judge Claudia Wilken for [4:97-cv-01622] (kk)
                 [Entry date 04/03/98]

4/3/98   177     REPLY by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger  to opposition to
                 motion to strike certain exhibits [168-1], motion for leave
                 to file supplemental materials [168-2] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 04/07/98]

4/3/98   178     STATUS REPORT by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 04/07/98]

4/3/98   179     OPPOSITION by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger  to motion for
                 request to be added to the service list [176-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 04/07/98]

4/3/98   180     STATUS REPORT by Proposed Intervenors' (Sutherland Group)
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 04/07/98]

4/3/98   181     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  granting  motion for
                 Pro-Plan Intervenors be added to the service list [176-1]
                 extending time for defendants to file its status report
                 until 4/10/98 ( Date Entered: 4/7/98) (cc:  all counsel)
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 04/07/98]

4/6/98   182     PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger of order
                 [174-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 04/07/98]

4/6/98   183     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken granting in part Proposed
                 Pro-Plan Intervenors' request for an extension to file
                 status report until 4/13/98 ( Date Entered: 4/10/98) (cc:
                 all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 04/10/98]

4/10/98  184     Court-ordered STATUS REPORT by defendants [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp)

4/10/98  185     MOTION before Judge Claudia Wilken by Plaintiff for class
                 certification with Notice set for 6/19/98 at 10am
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (mh) [Entry date 04/13/98]

4/10/98  186     DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 in support of the motion for class certification [185-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (mh) [Entry date 04/13/98]

4/13/98  187     STATUS REPORT on Delaware Supreme Court decision and
                 related issues by Pro-Plan Intervenors' [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 04/14/98]

5/6/98   188     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken that all parties involved in
                 this case, including Proposed Intervenors are ordered to
                 file by 5/15/98 a brief status report re: the outcome of the
                 4/27/98 motions in the Delaware case ( Date Entered: 5/8/98)
                 (cc: all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 05/08/98] [Edit date 05/08/98]

5/15/98  189     Court ordered STATUS REPORT by defendants [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 05/18/98]

5/15/98  190     JOINT COURT-ORDERED STATUS REPORT filed by plaintiff and
                 proposed plaintiffs in intervention, Charles E. Sutherland,
                 Francis Conrad, et al [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 05/18/98]

5/15/98  191     PROOF OF SERVICE by defendants of report [189-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 05/18/98]

5/19/98  192     ORDER by Judge Claudia Wilken granting plaintiff's request
                 for leave to file a supplemental status report; plaintiff's
                 shall have until 5/22/98 to file report; (Date Entered:
                 5/20/98) (cc:  all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (kc)
                 [Entry date 05/20/98]

5/22/98  193     JOINT Supplemental STATUS REPORT by Plaintiff, Intervenors
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (kc) [Entry date 05/26/98]

5/28/98  194     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  denying as moot plaintiff's
                 motion for preliminary injunction  [62-2], denying Ms.
                 Sutherland's motion to intervene [81-1], denying as moot
                 Proposed Pro-Plan Intervenors' motion to intervene [134-1],
                 denying motion for class certification  without prejudice
                 pending a motion to dismiss the entire case [185-1];
                 defendants to file a motion to dismiss the remaining claims;
                  motion will be heard on 7/24/98 at 10:00am (cc: all
                 counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 06/24/98]
                 [Edit date 06/24/98]

5/29/98  195     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken of intention of ruling
                 Proposed Pro-Plan Intervenors' motion to disqualify
                 plaintiff's counsel [134-1], motion to strike [168-1], to
                 file supplemental materials [168-2] as denied; defendants
                 objection to the court's tentative order is due by 6/12/98;
                 Proposed Pro-Plan Intervenors may file an opposition to the
                 intended ruling by 6/12/98; plaintiff may file a reply to
                 any opposition by 6/19/98 ( Date Entered: 6/2/98) (cc: all
                 counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 06/02/98]

6/1/98   196     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken that the court intends to
                 deny plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment [58-1];
                  plaintiff may file an opposition to this tentative order
                 by 6/12/98; defendants may reply to any opposition by
                 6/19/98; court will issue an order based on the papers
                 submitted; if no opposition is filed, the court will issue
                 the intended order without substantive changes ( Date
                 Entered: 6/3/98) (cc:  all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 06/03/98]

6/1/98   197     SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE MINUTES: before Mag Judge Zimmerman
                 (C/R N/A) Settlement conference held, Settlement conf.
                 (Mag) continued for 9:00 6/9/98  [4:97-cv-01622] (mh)
                 [Entry date 06/04/98]

6/2/98   198     ORDER  by Mag. Judge Bernard Zimmerman Settlement conf.
                 (Mag) at 9:00 6/9/98 ; ( Date Entered: 6/2/98) (cc:  all
                 counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 06/08/98]

6/10/98  199     MINUTES: before Mag. Judge Zimmerman (C/R none listed) (
                 Hearing Date: 6/9/98) settlement conference held;
                 telephone status conference set for 3:00 on 6/16/98
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (kc) [Entry date 06/15/98]

6/12/98  200     OPPOSITION by Intervenors to Court's intended ruling, as
                 friends of the Court [4:97-cv-01622] (kc)
                 [Entry date 06/15/98]

6/12/98  201     OBJECTIONS by Plaintiff to Court's tentative ruling on
                 motion for partial summary judgment [4:97-cv-01622] (kc)
                 [Entry date 06/15/98]

6/12/98  202     DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 in support of objection [201-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (kc)
                 [Entry date 06/15/98]

6/17/98  203     SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE MINUTES: ( C/R not reported) (
                 Hearing Date: 6/16/98) settlement conference held;,
                 telephone status at 3:00pm on 6/29/98    [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 06/22/98]

6/19/98  204     REPLY by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger re intended ruling
                 denying motion to disqualify plaintiff's counsel [195-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 06/22/98]

6/19/98  205     MOTION with memorandum in support  before Judge Claudia
                 Wilken by defendants to dismiss action as moot  with
                 Notice set for 7/24/98 at 10:00am  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 06/22/98]

6/19/98  206     DECLARATION by George H. Brown on behalf of defendants re
                 motion to dismiss action as moot [205-1]  [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 06/22/98]

6/19/98  207     PROOF OF SERVICE by defendants of declaration [206-1],
                 motion to dismiss action as moot [205-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 06/22/98]

6/25/98  208     REVISED NOTICE of motion to dismiss action as moot [205-1]
                 by defendants ; hearing set for 10:00 7/24/98
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)

7/10/98  209     STIPULATION and ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken : continuing
                  hearing on motion to dismiss action as moot [205-1] 10:00
                 8/21/98 (cc: all counsel) [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 07/13/98]

7/16/98  210     NOTICE by defendants of entry of order rescheduling hearing
                 on motion to dismiss  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)

7/17/98  211     MOTION with memorandum in support  before Judge Claudia
                 Wilken by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger to amend and
                 supplement complaint with Notice set for 8/21/98 at
                 10:00am  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 07/20/98]

7/17/98  --      RECEIVED proposed order submitted by Plaintiff Dwight E.
                 Wininger re: [211-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 07/20/98]

7/17/98  212     OPPOSITION by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger  to motion to
                 dismiss action as moot [205-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 07/20/98]

7/17/98  213     DECLARATION by Alex J. Luchenitser on behalf of Plaintiff
                 Dwight E. Wininger re opposition [212-1]  [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 07/20/98]

7/17/98  214     PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger of
                 declaration [213-1], opposition [212-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 07/20/98]

7/31/98  215     DECLARATION by Dwight E. Wininger on behalf of Plaintiff re
                 motion to amend and supplement complaint [211-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 08/03/98]

7/31/98  216     PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger of
                 declaration [215-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 08/03/98]

7/31/98  217     DECLARATION by Charlene E. Sutherland on behalf of
                 Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger re motion to amend and
                 supplement complaint [211-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 08/03/98]

7/31/98  218     PROOF OF SERVICE by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger of
                 declaration [217-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 08/03/98]

7/31/98  219     MEMORANDUM by defendant in opposition to motion to amend
                 and supplement complaint [211-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 08/03/98]

8/7/98   220     REPLY by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger  to opposition to
                 motion to amend and supplement complaint [211-1]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 08/10/98]

8/7/98   221     REPLY by Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger  to opposition to
                 motion to dismiss action as moot [205-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 08/10/98]

8/18/98  222     CLERK'S NOTICE hearing on motion to dismiss action as moot
                 [205-1], and motion to amend and supplement complaint
                 [211-1] are continued at 10:00 on 9/4/98 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 08/19/98]

9/4/98   223     MINUTES: before Judge Claudia Wilken ( C/R Raynee Mercado)
                 ( Hearing Date: 9/4/98) denying defendant's motion to
                 dismiss action as moot [205-1], granting in part
                 plaintiff's motion to amend and supplement complaint
                 [211-1] [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 09/09/98]

9/24/98  224     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  denying Proposed Pro-Plan
                 Intervenors' motion to disqualify plaintiff's counsel
                 [134-2]; plaintiff's motion to strike certain exhibits
                 [168-1], and motion for leave to file supplemental
                 materials [168-2] are denied as moot; granting plaintiff's
                 motion to amend and supplement complaint [211-1]; denying
                 defendants'  motion to dismiss action as moot [205-1];
                 denying without prejudice  plaintiff's motion for partial
                 summary judgment [58-1] Case Management Conference set for
                 10:00am on 11/20/98 ; ( Date Entered: 9/28/98) (cc:  all
                 counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 09/28/98]

9/24/98  225     SECOND AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTAL COMPLAINT [1-1] by
                 Plaintiff Dwight E. Wininger; jury demand; adding Charlene
                 E. Sutherland, Synthetic Industries   [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 09/28/98]

9/25/98  --      SUMMONS issued as to SI Management L.P., Synthetic
                 Management, Leonard Chill, John P. Beckman, W. Wayne Freed,
                 Ralph Kenner, W. Gardner Wright, Chill Investments, Beckman
                 Investments, Freed Investments, Kenner Investments, Wright
                 Investments, Synthetic Industries [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 09/28/98]

10/14/98 --      RECEIVED Stipulation & [Proposed] Order continuing hearing
                 & briefing schedule submitted by Plaintiffs & Defendants
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (scu) [Entry date 10/15/98]

10/16/98 226     STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Claudia Wilken: deadlines
                 for plaintiffs to file a class certification motion and for
                 defendants to file a motion to dismiss or otherwise respond
                 to the Second Amended Complaint extended to 11/13/98;
                 hearing on motions and Case Management Conference continued
                 to 10:00 on 12/18/98; (cc: all counsel) [4:97-cv-01622] (kc)
                 [Entry date 10/19/98]

10/28/98 227     PROOF OF SERVICE by defendant of order [226-2]
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 10/29/98]

10/29/98 228     REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT;  Date of proceedings: 9/4/98 ( C/R:
                 Raynee H. Mercado) minutes [223-1]   [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 11/03/98]

11/13/98 --      RECEIVED stipulation and proposed order continuing hearing
                 and briefing schedule submitted by defendants
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 11/16/98]

11/16/98 229     STIPULATION and ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken : extending
                 time for plaintiffs to file a class certification motion,
                 and defendants to file a motion to dismiss or respond to
                 the second amended and supplemental complaint to 12/11/98;
                 hearings on these motions and, case management conference
                 will be continued to  1/15/99 at 10:00am; (cc: all
                 counsel) [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 11/18/98]

12/11/98 --      RECEIVED stipulation and proposed order continuing hearing
                 and briefing schedule  submitted by defendant SI Management
                 L.P., et al [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 12/14/98]

12/14/98 230     STIPULATION and ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken :
                 continuing hearing and briefing schedule: deadline for
                 plaintiffs to file class certification motion, and
                 defendants to file a motion to dismiss or respond to the
                 second amended and supplemental complaint is 1/22/99;
                 hearings on those motions and case management conference is
                 continued to 2/19/99 at 10:00am ; (cc: all counsel)
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 12/16/98]

12/23/98 231     NOTICE by Plaintiff of entry of [230-2] order
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 12/24/98]

1/21/99  --      RECEIVED stipulation and proposed order continuing hearing
                 and briefing schedule submitted by defendant SI Management
                 L.P., et al [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 01/22/99]

1/22/99  232     STIPULATION and ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken :
                 continuing deadlines for plaintiffs to file class
                 certification and defendants to file motion to dismiss or
                 respond to the second amended and supplemental complaint to
                 2/19/99; hearing on the motions, and  case management
                 conference are also continued to 3/26/99 at 10:00am ; (cc:
                 all counsel) [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 01/28/99]

2/22/99  --      RECEIVED stipulation and proposed order continuing hearing
                 and briefing schedule submitted by defendant
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 02/23/99]

2/24/99  233     STIPULATION and ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken : deadlines
                 for plaintiffs to file class certification motion and
                 defendants to file a motion to dismiss or respond to the
                 second amended and supplemental complaint is extended to
                 3/19/99; hearings on those motions and case management
                 conference will be held on 4/23/99 at 10:00am;  (cc: all
                 counsel) [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 03/01/99]

3/19/99  --      RECEIVED stipulation and proposed order continuing hearing
                 and briefing schedule submitted by defendant, Plaintiff
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 03/22/99]

3/22/99  234     STIPULATION and ORDER by Judge Claudia Wilken: deadlines
                 for plaintiffs to file a class certification motion and
                 defendants to file a motion to dismiss or otherwise respond
                 to the Second Amended Complaint is extended to 4/16/99;
                 hearing on the motions set for 10:00 on 5/21/99; Case
                 Management Conference continued to 5/21/99 at 10:00; (cc:
                 all counsel) [4:97-cv-01622] (kc) [Entry date 03/24/99]

4/15/99  236     DECLARATION by Derek G. Howard on behalf of Dwight E.
                 Wininger, Charlene E. Sutherland re motion for preliminary
                 approval of class derivative settlement [235-1], re motion
                 class certification for settlement purposes [235-2], re
                 motion approving the filing of a consolidated third amended
                 complaint [235-3], re motion for approval of notice of
                 settlement [235-4]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 04/20/99]

4/15/99  237     STIPULATION and agreement of settlement [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 04/20/99]

4/16/99  235     STIPULATED MOTION with memorandum  before Judge Claudia
                 Wilken by Plaintiffs for preliminary approval of class
                 derivative settlement, class certification for settlement
                 purposes, approving the filing of a consolidated third
                 amended complaint, for approval of notice of settlement
                 [4:97-cv-01622] (cp) [Entry date 04/20/99]
                 [Edit date 04/20/99]

4/16/99  238     ORDER  by Judge Claudia Wilken  granting  motion for
                 preliminary approval of class derivative settlement
                 [235-1], granting  motion class certification for
                 settlement purposes [235-2], granting  motion approving the
                 filing of a consolidated third amended complaint [235-3],
                 granting motion for approval of notice of settlement
                 [235-4]  hearing on (the "settlement fairness hearing")
                 will be held at 2:00pm on 5/24/99 ; ( Date Entered:
                 4/20/99) (cc:  all counsel)  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 04/20/99]

4/16/99  239     CONSOLIDATED THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT [225-1] by Plaintiff;
                 jury demand; adding Gary T. Charlebois, Joseph F. Dana, Lee
                 J. Seidler, William J. Shortt, Robert Voigt [4:97-cv-01622]
                 (cp) [Entry date 04/20/99] [Edit date 04/20/99]

4/16/99  240     VERIFICATION by Charlene E. Sutherland of consolidated
                 third amended complaint [239-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 04/20/99]

4/16/99  241     VERIFICATION by Dwight E. Wininger of consolidated third
                 amended complaint [239-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 04/20/99]

4/16/99  242     VERIFICATION by Gary T. Charlebois of consolidated third
                 amended complaint [239-1]  [4:97-cv-01622] (cp)
                 [Entry date 04/20/99]

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