New York Southern District Court
Judge:J Paul Oetken
Case #: 1:21-cv-03222
Nature of Suit446 Civil Rights - Amer w/Disabilities - Other
Cause28:1331 Fed. Question
Case Filed:Apr 13, 2021
Terminated:Jan 27, 2022
Last checked: Sunday Oct 10, 2021 6:18 AM EDT
Defendant
Hudson Heritage House LLC
Defendant
NRK Cafe Inc.
Represented By
Bran Caley Noonan
Fordharrison LLP
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Andrew Williamson
Fordharrison LLP
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Plaintiff
Namel Norris
Represented By
Ben-Zion Bradley Weitz
The Weitz Law Firm, P.A.
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Docket last updated: 05/08/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Thursday, April 28, 2022
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Thu 04/28 11:57 AM
ORDER granting31 Letter Motion for Extension of Time: GRANTED. THE DEADLINE TO REOPEN THE CASE IS EXTENDED TO 5/27/2022. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(Text Only Order) (brl)
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
31 31 motion Extension of Time Wed 04/27 10:21 PM
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time of Dismissal Deadline addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from Robert J. Mirel, Esq. dated April 27, 2022. Document filed by Namel Norris..(Mirel, Robert)
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Tuesday, March 29, 2022
29 29 motion Extension of Time Tue 03/29 12:39 AM
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time of Dismissal Deadline addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from Robert J. Mirel, Esq. dated March 28, 2022. Document filed by Namel Norris..(Mirel, Robert)
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order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Tue 03/29 12:29 PM
ORDER granting29 Letter Motion for Extension of Time: GRANTED. THE DEADLINE TO REOPEN THE CASE IS EXTENDED TO 4/27/2022. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(Text Only Order) (brl)
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Tuesday, March 01, 2022
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Tue 03/01 1:47 PM
ORDER granting27 Letter Motion for Extension of Time: GRANTED. THE DEADLINE TO REOPEN THE CASE IS EXTENDED TO 3/28/2022. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(Text Only Order) (brl)
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Saturday, February 26, 2022
27 27 motion Extension of Time Sat 02/26 6:49 PM
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time of Dismissal Deadline addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from B. Bradley Weitz, Esq. dated February 26, 2022. Document filed by Namel Norris..(Mirel, Robert)
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Thursday, January 27, 2022
26 26 1 pgs order Order of Dismissal Thu 01/27 12:43 PM
ORDER: The Court has been informed that the parties have reached a settlement in principle of this case. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that this action is DISMISSED without costs and without prejudice to restoring the action to the Courts calendar, provided the application to restore the action is made within thirty days. All filing deadlines and conference dates are adjourned sine die. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 1/27/2022) (js)
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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
adr Notice of Mediator Assignment Wed 12/22 9:33 AM
NOTICE OF MEDIATOR ASSIGNMENT - Notice of assignment of mediator. Mediator Schedule due by 1/21/2022.(ah)
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adr Mediation Conference Scheduled Wed 12/22 9:35 AM
FIRST MEDIATION CONFERENCE. Mediation Conference scheduled for 1/25/2022 at 10:30 AM in telephone or video conference.(ah)
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Wednesday, November 17, 2021
24 24 order Mediation Referral Order Wed 11/17 5:22 PM
ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that this case is referred for mediation to the Court-annexed Mediation Program. The parties are notified that Local Rule 83.9 shall govern the mediation and are directed to participate in the mediation in good faith. The mediation will have no effect upon any scheduling Order issued by this Court without leave of this Court. Mediators will be assigned based on the nature of suit. Additional expertise requests should promptly be directed to the Mediation Office. SO ORDERED. Please reference the following when corresponding with the Mediation Office. E-mail MediationOffice@nysd.uscourts.gov, telephone (212) 805-0643, and facsimile (212) 805-0647. Mediator to be Assigned by 11/29/2021. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 11/17/2021) (ama)
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23 23 order Case Management Plan Wed 11/17 4:57 PM
CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: This Civil Case Mana ement Plan (the "Plan") is submitted by the parties in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f)(3). All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a United States Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). Deposition due by 5/2/2022. All Fact Discovery due by 3/17/2022. All Expert Discovery due by 5/2/2022. The parties shall be ready for trial on June 14, 2022. This case is not to be tried to a jury. Counsel for the parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of trial is: 2 Days. This matter will be referred to the SDNY mediation program. The parties shall file a joint status letter on or before March 24, 2022. Defendant generally supports and does not oppose Mediation as a way to resolve matters but believes that there is yet a basis to incur such cost and use up this court's valuable resources to settle this straightforward ADA public accommodation case, given Defendant has already agreed to Plaintiff's 3 proposed modification requests and only needs a monetary demand now to consider in resolving the matter. Plaintiff believes in following all requirements of the Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order until such time as this matter fully resolves. And as set forth herein. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 11/17/2021) (ama)
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minutes Pretrial Conference - Initial Wed 11/17 4:41 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge J. Paul Oetken: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 11/17/2021. Status letter due by 3/24/2022. (bh)
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utility Set/Reset Deadlines Set/Reset Hearings Wed 11/17 4:58 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines: ( Ready for Trial by 6/14/2022.), Set/Reset Hearings: (ama)
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Thursday, November 11, 2021
22 22 misc Proposed Case Management Plan Thu 11/11 12:18 PM
PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Document filed by Namel Norris..(Weitz, Ben-Zion)
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Monday, November 01, 2021
21 21 2 pgs order Order for Initial Pretrial Conference Mon 11/01 2:32 PM
ORDER: Counsel for all parties are directed to appear telephonically for an initial pretrial conference with the Court on November 17, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. Counsel should call (888) 557-8511 at the scheduled time. The access code is 9300838. Counsel who appear at the pretrial conference must be authorized to negotiate terms of settlement. Media and the public may join but are instructed to place their phones on mute. Counsel are directed to confer with each other prior to the conference regarding settlement and each of the other subjects to be considered at a Fed. R. Civ. P. 16 conference. Counsel are further directed to use the Court's Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order form (the "Form") to jointly prepare a detailed written proposed schedule for any motions and discovery. Counsel should type entries into this Form using a copy of the Form available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-j-paul-oetken. The parties shall submit a copy of the completed Form at least three business days prior to the date of the conference. Initial Conference set for 11/17/2021 at 04:00 PM before Judge J. Paul Oetken. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 11/1/2021) (js)
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Thursday, October 21, 2021
20 20 answer Answer to Complaint Thu 10/21 3:57 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint. Document filed by NRK Cafe Inc...(Williamson, Andrew)
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19 19 misc Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Thu 10/21 3:54 PM
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by NRK Cafe Inc...(Williamson, Andrew)
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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Wed 09/22 10:32 AM
ORDER granting17 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: GRANTED. DEFENDANT NRK CAFE INC. SHALL RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE 10/21/2021. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(Text Only Order) (brl)
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Tuesday, September 21, 2021
17 17 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Tue 09/21 3:11 PM
FOURTH LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re:1 Complaint addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from Andrew T. Williamson dated 9/21/2021. Document filed by NRK Cafe Inc...(Williamson, Andrew)
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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Tue 08/24 5:50 PM
ORDER granting14 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: GRANTED. DEFENDANT NRK CAFE INC. SHALL RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 22, 2021. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(Text Only Order) (ja)
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Monday, August 23, 2021
15 15 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 08/23 12:46 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Bran Caley Noonan on behalf of NRK Cafe Inc...(Noonan, Bran)
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14 14 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Mon 08/23 11:07 AM
THIRD LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re:1 Complaint addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from Andrew T. Williamson dated 8/23/2021. Document filed by NRK Cafe Inc...(Williamson, Andrew)
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Friday, July 09, 2021
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Fri 07/09 3:07 PM
ORDER granting12 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: GRANTED. DEFENDANT NRK CAFE INC. SHALL RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 23, 2021. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(kye)(Text Only Order)
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Wednesday, July 07, 2021
12 12 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Wed 07/07 2:39 PM
SECOND LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to August 23, 2021 addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from Andrew T. Williamson dated July 7, 2021. Document filed by NRK Cafe Inc...(Williamson, Andrew)
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Wednesday, June 09, 2021
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Wed 06/09 9:50 AM
ORDER granting10 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: GRANTED. DEFENDANT NRK CAFE INC. SHALL RESPOND TO THE COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE JULY 9, 2021. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge J. Paul Oetken)(kye)(Text Only Order)
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Tuesday, June 08, 2021
10 10 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Tue 06/08 6:54 PM
FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer on behalf of Defendant NRK Cafe Inc. addressed to Judge J. Paul Oetken from Andrew Williamson dated June 8, 2021. Document filed by NRK Cafe Inc...(Williamson, Andrew)
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9 9 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 06/08 6:51 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Andrew Williamson on behalf of NRK Cafe Inc...(Williamson, Andrew)
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Thursday, May 20, 2021
8 8 service Affidavit of Service Complaints Thu 05/20 4:18 PM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. NRK Cafe Inc. served on 5/7/2021, answer due 5/28/2021. Service was accepted by Nancy Dougherty, as Authorized Agent of the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York. Document filed by Namel Norris..(Weitz, Ben-Zion)
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7 7 service Affidavit of Service Complaints Thu 05/20 4:16 PM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Hudson Heritage House LLC served on 5/7/2021, answer due 5/28/2021. Service was accepted by Nancy Dougherty, as Authorized Agent of the Office of the Secretary of State of the State of New York. Document filed by Namel Norris..(Weitz, Ben-Zion)
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Wednesday, April 14, 2021
6 6 service Summons Issued Wed 04/14 11:28 AM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Hudson Heritage House LLC. (sj)
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5 5 service Summons Issued Wed 04/14 11:25 AM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to NRK Cafe Inc.. (sj)
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notice Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice Wed 04/14 11:19 AM
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge J. Paul Oetken. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions] ..(sj)
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utility Case Designation Wed 04/14 11:21 AM
Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link:[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf] . (sj)
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utility Case Designated ECF Wed 04/14 11:22 AM
Case Designated ECF. (sj)
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Tuesday, April 13, 2021
4 4 service Request for Issuance of Summons Tue 04/13 8:28 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to HUDSON HERITAGE HOUSE LLC, re:1 Complaint. Document filed by Namel Norris..(Weitz, Ben-Zion)
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3 3 service Request for Issuance of Summons Tue 04/13 8:27 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to NRK CAFE INC., re:1 Complaint. Document filed by Namel Norris..(Weitz, Ben-Zion)
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2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet Tue 04/13 8:25 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Weitz, Ben-Zion)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Tue 04/13 8:25 PM
COMPLAINT against Hudson Heritage House LLC, NRK Cafe Inc.. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-24393671)Document filed by Namel Norris..(Weitz, Ben-Zion)
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