Fisher v. Town of Saugerties, New York et al
New York Northern District Court | |
Judge: | David N Hurd |
Referred: | Daniel J Stewart |
Case #: | 1:23-cv-01511 |
Nature of Suit | 440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
Cause | 42:1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination) |
Case Filed: | Nov 30, 2023 |
Terminated: | Sep 30, 2024 |
Last checked: Tuesday May 28, 2024 4:22 AM EDT |
Defendant
Claudia Andreassen
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Defendant
Fred Costello, Jr.
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Defendant
Town of Saugerties, New York
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Plaintiff
Melissa Fisher
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Docket last updated: 3 hours ago |
Friday, January 10, 2025 | ||
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![]() ORDER ON STIPULATION OF DISCONTINUANCE. Signed by Judge David N. Hurd on 1/10/2025. (ptm) |
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Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | ||
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![]() STIPULATION of Discontinuance by Town of Saugerties, New York, Fred Costello, Jr.. (Stern, Steve) |
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Monday, September 30, 2024 | ||
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![]() ORDER OF DISMISSAL BY REASON OF SETTLEMENT. Signed by Judge David N. Hurd on 9/30/2024. (ptm) |
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ADR Completed
Mon 09/30 2:38 PM
ADR COMPLETED - CASE HAS SETTLED. Mediator Elena DeFio Kean terminated. The mediator and attorneys who attended the mediation session are asked to complete a survey with respect to the Mandatory Mediation Program. Attorneys for parties can access the survey at https://forms.office.com/g/AGz4E8EBVa. Mediators can access the survey at https://forms.office.com/g/pfQiD2e4jy. Any questions can be directed to the ADR Coordinator.(amt) |
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Friday, September 27, 2024 | ||
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Report of Mandatory Mediation
Fri 09/27 2:26 PM
REPORT OF MANDATORY MEDIATION - A Mandatory Mediation session was held on September 25, 2024. Total Hours Spent by Mediator: 10.10; The outcome of Mandatory Mediation is: CASE HAS SETTLED. The Settlement Agreement and Stipulation for Dismissal are being prepared and will be submitted for the courts consideration. (Kean, Elena) |
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | ||
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![]() CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT (Kean, Elena) |
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Monday, August 05, 2024 | ||
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Set Deadlines/Hearings
Mon 08/05 3:26 PM
Pursuant to the39 Text Order, the deadline for completion of Mandatory Mediation is 10/8/2024. (amt) |
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Wednesday, July 03, 2024 | ||
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Stipulation Selecting Mediator
Wed 07/03 5:15 PM
STIPULATION SELECTING MEDIATOR: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED that Elena DeFio Kean has been selected, contacted and has agreed to serve as Mediator for this action. IT IS FURTHER STIPULATED AND AGREED, that counsel will participate in the mediation session in good faith and confer with the Mediator regarding the scheduling of additional conferences, bearing in mind the deadline for completion of Mediation set forth in the Court's Order Referring the Case to Mediation. Stipulation signed by: Blair J. Hendricks and. Dated: 07/03/2024(Hendricks, Blair) |
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set Deadlines
Tue 06/25 3:53 PM
TEXT ORDER granting40 Letter Request: Deadline for completion of Mandatory Mediation is extended to 7/5/2024. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 6/25/2024. (gmd) |
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Thursday, June 20, 2024 | ||
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![]() NOTICE by Fred Costello, Jr., Town of Saugerties, New York (joint status letter on selection of mediator and request for extension) (Hendricks, Blair) |
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Thursday, May 23, 2024 | ||
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![]() ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mandatory Mediation. Deadline for Mediator Selection is 6/20/2024. Deadline for completion of Mandatory Mediation is 10/8/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 5/23/2024. (gmd) (gmd, ) |
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![]() UNIFORM PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Joinder of Parties due by 6/10/2024. Amended Pleadings due by 6/10/2024. Discovery due by 2/4/2025. Plaintiffs Expert Disclosure Deadline is 11/6/2024. Defendants Expert Disclosure Deadline is 12/23/2024. Rebuttal Expert Disclosure Deadline is 1/6/2025. Motions to be filed by 4/4/2025. Anticipated length of trial: 3 Days. Preferred Trial Location: Albany. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 5/23/2024. (gmd) |
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | ||
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Pretrial Conference - Initial
Thu 05/23 12:23 PM
Text Minute Entry for a Telephone Rule 16 Conference held on 5/21/2024 before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. The Court hears from counsel as to their positions and how they intend to proceed in this matter. Court discusses potential for settlement. The Court discusses the Mandatory Mediation Program with counsel. Scheduling Order deadlines set. A Uniform Pretrial Order will be issued. Counsel may contact the court if any issues arise after attempting to resolve them without intervention of court. Appearances: H. Joseph Cronen, Esq., for plaintiff; Blair J. Hendricks, Esq., for Defendants Town of Saugerties, New York, and Fred Costello, Jr.; Frank Humphrey Foster, Esq., for defendant Claudia Andreassen. Time: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM.(gmd) |
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Monday, May 06, 2024 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set Hearings
Mon 05/06 11:34 AM
TEXT ORDER: The Initial Rule 16 Conference RESET for 5/21/2024 at 11:00 AM via TELEPHONE before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. The parties are directed to dial +1 518-217-2288, and enter ID code 869 719 134 to connect to the conference. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 5/6/2024. (gmd) |
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Friday, May 03, 2024 | ||
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![]() CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by Fred Costello, Jr., Town of Saugerties, New York. (Stern, Steve) |
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | ||
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![]() ORDER granting29 Consent Order Granting Substitution of Attorney. Attorney Nathaniel K. Charny substitutes Stephen Girard Denigris. Attorney Stephen Girard Denigri terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 3/19/2024. (gmd) |
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Order on Letter Request
Tue 03/19 4:30 PM
TEXT ORDER granting32 Letter Request, requesting Extension of Time and Adjournment of the Rule 16 Conference: In Person Initial Rule 16 Conference RESET for 5/10/2024 10:00 AM in Albany before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 5/3/2024. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 3/19/2024. (gmd) |
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Monday, March 18, 2024 | ||
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![]() NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Blair J. Hendricks on behalf of Fred Costello, Jr., Town of Saugerties, New York (Hendricks, Blair) |
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Friday, March 15, 2024 | ||
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![]() Letter Motion from H. Joseph Cronen for Melissa Fisher requesting Extension of Time and Adjournment of the Rule 16 Conference submitted to Judge Hon. Daniel J. Stewart . (Cronen, H.) |
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Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | ||
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![]() NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by H. Joseph Cronen on behalf of Melissa Fisher (Cronen, H.) |
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![]() NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Nathaniel K. Charny on behalf of Melissa Fisher (Charny, Nathaniel) |
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![]() NOTICE by Melissa Fisher Proposed Consent Order for Substitution of Attorney (Denigris, Stephen) |
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Thursday, March 07, 2024 | ||
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![]() NOTICE by Fred Costello, Jr., Town of Saugerties, New York re26 Notice of Admission Requirement, (Hendricks, Blair) |
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Monday, March 04, 2024 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
Mon 03/04 8:16 AM
TEXT ORDER: An IN PERSON Initial Rule 16 Conference is set for 3/26/2024 at 10:00 AM in Albany before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 3/19/2024. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 3/4/2024. (gmd) |
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Thursday, February 29, 2024 | ||
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![]() NOTICE OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENT as to Defendants Town of Saugerties, New York and Fred Costello, Jr.; Attorney Blair Hendricks, Esq., Phone number is (516) 334-4500. Admissions due by 3/14/2024. (Copy served via Regular Mail on Attorney Hendricks) (ztc) |
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![]() ANSWER to23 Amended Complaint,, by Claudia Andreassen.(Foster, Frank) |
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![]() ANSWER to23 Amended Complaint,, by Fred Costello, Jr., Town of Saugerties, New York.(Stern, Steve) |
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Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | ||
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![]() SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT Consented To Second Amended Complaint against All Defendants filed by Melissa Fisher.(Denigris, Stephen) |
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Order
Wed 02/21 11:09 AM
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Dkt. #21 Notice. Counsels request to file a Second Amended Complaint is granted. Counsel may file a consented to Second Amended Complaint. Defendant's Answer deadline remains 2/29/2024. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 2/21/2024. (gmd) |
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | ||
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![]() NOTICE by Melissa Fisher Concerning Second Amended Complaint (Denigris, Stephen) |
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Order ~Util - Set/Reset Answer Deadlines
Tue 02/20 3:24 PM
TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint filed on 2/15/2024, Dkt. No. 19, is hereby stricken from the record and will not be considered by the Court. Plaintiffs time to amend as a matter of course pursuant to F.R.C.P. 15 has long passed and Plaintiff also failed to seek leave to amend. Defendant's Answer to the7 Amended Complaint is due 2/29/2024. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 2/20/2024. (gmd) |
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Friday, February 16, 2024 | ||
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Set/Reset Answer Deadline
Fri 02/16 10:41 AM
***Answer due date updated for Claudia Andreassen answer due 2/29/2024; Fred Costello, Jr. answer due 2/29/2024; Town of Saugerties, New York answer due 2/29/2024. (ztc) |
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Thursday, February 15, 2024 | ||
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![]() AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended against Claudia Andreassen, Fred Costello, Jr., Town of Saugerties, New York filed by Melissa Fisher.(Denigris, Stephen) |
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Friday, February 09, 2024 | ||
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Order 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
Fri 02/09 11:41 AM
TEXT ORDER The Rule 16 conference set for 2/29/2024 and the 2/22/2024 deadline for the submission of a joint Civil Case Management Plan and exchange of Mandatory Disclosures are ADJOURNED WITHOUT DATE. The hearing and related deadlines will be reset, if deemed necessary, after Answers have been filed. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 2/9/2024. (gmd) |
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Fri 02/09 11:25 AM
TEXT ORDER granting16 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: Defendant's answer due date extended to 2/20/2024. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 2/5/2024. (gmd) modified on 2/9/2024. (gmd) |
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Clerk Correction of Docket Entry
Fri 02/09 11:38 AM
CLERK'S CORRECTION OF DOCKET ENTRY Dkt. # 17 Text Order: Clerk corrected the docket text to reflect that all defendants answer due date has been extended. (gmd) |
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Thursday, February 01, 2024 | ||
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![]() Second MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or respond to complaint filed by Claudia Andreassen. Response to Motion due by 2/22/2024 Motions referred to Daniel J. Stewart. (Foster, Frank) |
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Monday, January 22, 2024 | ||
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![]() NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Steve C. Stern on behalf of Fred Costello, Jr., Town of Saugerties, New York (Stern, Steve) |
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Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Tue 01/16 12:04 PM
TEXT ORDER granting13 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: Claudia Andreassen answer due 2/4/2024. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 1/16/2024.(gmd) |
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Monday, January 15, 2024 | ||
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![]() First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re7 Amended Complaint,, filed by Claudia Andreassen. Response to Motion due by 2/5/2024 Motions referred to Daniel J. Stewart. (Foster, Frank) |
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Wednesday, January 10, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer
Wed 01/10 2:09 PM
TEXT ORDER granting10 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer: Fred Costello, Jr. answer due 2/4/2024; Town of Saugerties, New York answer due 2/4/2024. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 1/10/2024. (gmd) |
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for Amended Complaint with Exhibits A through H served on Claudia Andreassen in her Official and Individual Capacities on 01/02/2024, filed by Melissa Fisher. (Denigris, Stephen) |
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Friday, January 05, 2024 | ||
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![]() First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Complaint,, filed by Fred Costello, Jr., Town of Saugerties, New York. Response to Motion due by 1/26/2024 Motions referred to Daniel J. Stewart. (Sokoloff, Brian) |
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Wednesday, January 03, 2024 | ||
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Set/Reset Answer Deadline
Wed 01/03 2:11 PM
***Answer due date updated for Claudia Andreassen answer due 1/17/2024. (ztc) |
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Saturday, December 30, 2023 | ||
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for Amended Complaint for Damages with Exhibits A through H served on Hon. Lisa Stanley Saugerties Town Clerk and Hon Fred Costello Jr., Saugerties Town Supervisor, in his Official and Individual Capacity on 12/18/2023, filed by Melissa Fisher. (Denigris, Stephen) |
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Friday, December 29, 2023 | ||
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint for Damages w/Exhibits; Civil Cover Sheet; General Order #25; Civil Case Management Plan; Consent to Magistrate; Notice, Consent and Reference of a Civil Action to Magistrate Judge;Notice Court Directed Mandatory Mediation served on Claudia Andreassen in her Official and Individual Capacity on 12/27/2023, filed by Melissa Fisher. (Denigris, Stephen) |
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Friday, December 15, 2023 | ||
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![]() AMENDED COMPLAINT against Fred Costello, Jr., Town of Saugerties, New York filed by Melissa Fisher.(Denigris, Stephen) |
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons & Complaint with Exhibits A-F served on Fred Costello, Jr - Individual Capacity on 12/15/2023, filed by Melissa Fisher. (Denigris, Stephen) |
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summons & Complaint with Exhibits A-f served on Fred Costello, Jr - Official Capacity on 12/15/2023, filed by Melissa Fisher. (Denigris, Stephen) |
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![]() AFFIDAVIT of Service for Summon-Complaint with Exhibits A-F served on Hon. Lisa Stanley, Saugerties Town Clerk on 12/15/2023, filed by Melissa Fisher. (Denigris, Stephen) |
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Tuesday, December 05, 2023 | ||
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Clerk Correction of Docket Entry
Tue 12/05 3:30 PM
CLERK'S CORRECTION OF DOCKET ENTRY re1 Complaint, Clerk added the redacted version of Exhibit A Notice of Claim to Docket entry #1 that was filed by counsel. (ztc) |
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Friday, December 01, 2023 | ||
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Text Notice of Filing Deficiency
Fri 12/01 1:12 PM
TEXT NOTICE OF FILING DEFICIENCY as to Melissa Fisher regarding the1 Complaint, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following Filing Deficiency: Counsel has submitted documents that are not in compliance with redaction requirements pursuant to Federal and NYND Local Rules 5.2 Personal Privacy Protection and General Order 22, Section 11.2. This document has been TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED. Counsel is directed to make the appropriate redactions to the above referenced document and electronically file the redacted document within 3 days of this notice using the event CORRECTED DOCUMENT(S) found under Other Filings and reference this case number. Do NOT use any other event to file your corrected document. Failure to file a redacted document by the deadline will result in the unredacted document referenced above being unrestricted. Counsel and the parties are cautioned that failure to redact these personal identifiers may subject them to the Courts full disciplinary power pursuant to NYND Local Rule 5.2. Exhibit A Notice of Claim contains plaintiff's home address on page 2. Notice of Filing Deficiency Deadline 12/6/2023 (kck) |
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Thursday, November 30, 2023 | ||
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![]() G.O. 25 FILING ORDER ISSUED: Initial Rule 16 Conference set for 2/29/2024 at 10:00 AM in Albany before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 2/22/2024. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) (kck) |
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![]() COMPLAINT w/ JURY DEMAND against Claudia Andreassen, Fred Costello, Jr., Town of Saugerties, New York (Filing fee $402 receipt number 279QAANT) filed by Melissa Fisher(kck) |
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