New York Eastern District Court
Judge:Eric R Komitee
Referred: James R Cho
Case #: 1:24-cv-02081
Nature of Suit370 Torts - Personal Property - Other Fraud
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Conversion
Case Filed:Mar 21, 2024
Last checked: Tuesday Sep 17, 2024 4:23 AM EDT
Defendant
Jason E. Bovell
Represented By
Peter Seiden
Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP
contact info
Alyssa Carlin Goldrich
Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP
contact info
John Anthony Lentinello
Milber Makris Plousadis & Seiden, LLP
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Adam Michael Felsenstein
Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschritt, LLP
contact info
Defendant
David J. Reynoso
Represented By
Alyssa Carlin Goldrich
Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP
contact info
Adam Michael Felsenstein
Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschritt, LLP
contact info
Plaintiff
DQ Music World, Inc.
Represented By
Suzanna Kay Moran
Leventhan Lewis Kuhn Taylor Swan
contact info


Docket last updated: 05/26/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Thursday, May 22, 2025
37 37 notice Notice of Change of Address/Firm/Phone/Email Thu 05/22 4:01 PM
NOTICE of Change of firm address and counsel's email Once the filing has been made, you must login to www.pacer.gov and update your account. (Moran, Suzanna)
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Monday, May 12, 2025
36 36 service Certificate of Service Mon 05/12 1:50 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by DQ Music World, Inc. - discovery sent to defendant Reynoso (Moran, Suzanna) STRICKEN Modified on 5/12/2025 (SGC)
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Att: 1 Written proof of delivery
order Order(Other) Mon 05/12 3:13 PM
ORDER: Plaintiff inappropriately filed discovery documents on ECF. See Dkt.36 Certificate of Service - discovery sent to defendant Reynoso. Discovery materials unrelated to pending disputes or motions before this Court are not to be filed on ECF. The Clerk's Office is instructed to strike Dkt.36 . Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 5/12/2025. (SGC)
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Monday, May 05, 2025
35 35 service Certificate of Service Mon 05/05 1:03 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by DQ Music World, Inc. May 1 and 2 court minute entries plus Mot to Compel (Moran, Suzanna)
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Att: 1 documents served,
Att: 2 proof of delivery
Friday, May 02, 2025
order Scheduling Order Fri 05/02 3:46 PM
ORDER: By 5/16/2025 , defendant David J. Reynoso is directed to respond to34 plaintiff's motion to compel. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to serve Mr. Reynoso with a copy of this Order and file proof of service on ECF by 5/7/2025 . Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 5/2/2025. (THB)
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order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 05/02 7:23 PM
ORDER granting33 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Andrew E. Swan shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance to ensure electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure the $200 admission fee be submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee . Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 5/2/2025. (SGC)
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Thursday, May 01, 2025
34 34 motion Compel Thu 05/01 7:18 PM
MOTION to Compel Defendant Reynoso to Provide Initial Disclosures by DQ Music World, Inc.. (Moran, Suzanna)
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minutes Status Conference ~Util - Set Hearings Thu 05/01 12:47 PM
Minute Entry for Status Conference Proceedings held on 5/1/2025 before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Appearances by Suzanna Moran for plaintiff; John Lentinello for defendant Jason E. Bovell ("Bovell"). Defendant David J. Reynoso failed to appear despite receiving notice of the conference. Case discussed. Plaintiff and defendant Bovell have exchanged their initial disclosures. Mr. Reynoso failed to serve his initial disclosures and has not communicated with counsel for any party since the 4/3/2025 status conference. Plaintiff anticipates moving to compel Mr. Reynoso to serve his initial disclosures. The parties are encouraged to discuss settlement privately. Telephonic status conference scheduled 6/6/2025 at 11:30 a.m. before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Each party is directed to call 571-353-2301 and enter Meeting ID 709-478-501#. Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. If any party has difficulty accessing the conference, please contact Chambers at 718-613-2110. Mr. Reynoso is ordered to participate in the 6/6/2025 conference. Mr. Reynoso is warned that his failure to appear for the conference as ordered by the Court, and to defend this action, may result in the Court finding him in default. By 5/6/2025, plaintiff's counsel shall serve a copy of this Order on Mr. Reynoso and file proof of service on ECF. (Cisco Recording.) (JDP)
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Wednesday, April 30, 2025
33 33 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Wed 04/30 4:49 PM
MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 200, receipt number ANYEDC-19004796 by DQ Music World, Inc.. (Swan, Andrew)
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Att: 1 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice,
Att: 2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing in the State of Alaska,
Att: 3 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing for the State of Colorado,
Att: 4 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing for the State of Washington
Thursday, April 10, 2025
32 32 service Certificate of Service Thu 04/10 9:06 AM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by DQ Music World, Inc. court order granting FRE 502(d) protective order (Moran, Suzanna)
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31 31 service Certificate of Service Thu 04/10 9:04 AM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by DQ Music World, Inc. of Court's April 3, 2024, minute order (Moran, Suzanna)
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Friday, April 04, 2025
30 30 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Protective Order Fri 04/04 3:55 PM
ORDER granting29 Motion for Protective Order. By 4/10/2025, plaintiff's counsel shall serve a copy of this Order on Mr. Reynoso and file proof of service on ECF. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 4/4/2025. (SGC)
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Thursday, April 03, 2025
29 29 motion Protective Order Thu 04/03 3:47 PM
MOTION for Protective Order under FRE 502(d) by DQ Music World, Inc.. (Moran, Suzanna)
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Att: 1 Proposed FRE 502(d) Order
minutes Status Conference Thu 04/03 4:36 PM
Minute Entry for Status Conference Proceedings held on 4/3/2025 before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Appearances by Suzanna Moran for plaintiff; John Lentinello for defendant Jason E. Bovell. Dominick Dale also appeared as prospective counsel for pro se defendant David J. Reynoso. If Mr. Dale decides to represent Mr. Reynoso going forward, he shall enter a notice of appearance by 4/10/2025 . Otherwise by 4/10/2025, Mr. Reynoso shall file a status letter with the Court confirming that he intends to proceed in this action pro se . The Court entered the following pretrial schedule: parties to exchange automatic disclosures by 4/30/2025; no amendment of the pleadings permitted after 5/2/2025 without good cause; no joinder of additional parties permitted after 7/31/2025 without good cause; parties to complete fact discovery by 8/31/2025; expert disclosures due by 9/19/2025; rebuttal expert disclosures due by 10/17/2025; and all discovery including expert discovery shall be completed by 11/21/2025. The Court will set a deadline for commencing dispositive motion practice after the parties have completed discovery, if necessary. Telephonic Status Conference scheduled for 5/1/2025 at 10:30 a.m. before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Each party is directed to call 571-353-2301 and enter Meeting ID 709-478-501#. Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. If any party has difficulty accessing the conference, please contact Chambers at 718-613-2110. The parties should come to the conference prepared to propose dates for a settlement conference. By 4/8/2025, plaintiff's counsel shall serve a copy of this Order on Mr. Reynoso and file proof of service on ECF. (Cisco Recording.) (THB)
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025
28 28 misc Proposed Scheduling Order Tue 04/01 5:10 PM
Proposed Scheduling Order by DQ Music World, Inc. (Moran, Suzanna)
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Att: 1 Proposed Scheduling Order
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
27 27 service Certificate of Service Wed 03/19 2:25 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by DQ Music World, Inc. Court order of March 6 2025 (Moran, Suzanna)
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Att: 1 proof of delivery
Thursday, March 06, 2025
26 26 misc Pro Se Consent to Electronic Notification Thu 03/06 12:04 PM
Pro Se Consent to Electronic Notification by David J. Reynoso (SGC)
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minutes Status Conference ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Thu 03/06 11:28 AM
Minute Entry for Status Conference proceedings held on 3/6/2025 before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Appearances by Suzanna Moran for plaintiff; John Lentinello for defendant Jason E. Bovell. Pro se defendant David J. Reynoso also appeared. Mr. Reynoso has been in discussions with a lawyer to represent him, but those arrangements have not yet been finalized. Telephonic status conference scheduled for 4/3/2025 at 10:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Each party is directed to call 571-353-2301 and enter Meeting ID 709-478-501# . Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. If any party has difficulty accessing the conference, please contact Chambers at 718-613-2110. The Court grants Mr. Reynoso additional time to retain counsel. If Mr. Reynoso fails to retain new counsel, he shall personally participate in the 4/3/2025 conference. Mr. Reynoso may contact the City Bar Justice Center Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project at 212-382-4729 for limited legal assistance. He may also contact the Pro Se Office at the United States Courthouse by calling 718-613-2665. At the 4/3/2025 conference, the Court anticipates setting a discovery schedule. Parties encouraged to continue discussing settlement privately. By 3/11/2025, plaintiff's counsel shall serve a copy of this Order on Mr. Reynoso and file proof of service on ECF. (Cisco Recording.) (SGC)
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Tuesday, February 04, 2025
25 25 misc Mail Receipt Tue 02/04 6:23 PM
Mail receipt (Moran, Suzanna)
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Att: 1 proof of delivery
Thursday, January 30, 2025
minutes Motion Hearing Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney ~Util - Set Hearings Thu 01/30 7:34 PM
Minute Entry for Motion Hearing proceedings held on 1/30/2025 before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Appearances by Suzanna Moran for plaintiff; Adam Felsenstein for defendant David J. Reynoso Related [+]; and John Lentinello for defendant Jason E. Bovell. The Court granted the motion to withdraw as counsel for defendant Reynoso (Dkt. 14). Defendant Bovell has already retained new counsel, see Dkt. 18. Mr. Reynoso advised the Court that he anticipates retaining new counsel. Mr. Reynoso may find substitute counsel who must file a notice of appearance by 3/5/2025 . If no notice of appearance is filed, Mr. Reynoso shall proceed pro se . Mr. Reynoso provided the Court with his contact information: 2599 Orr St., Merrick, New York 11566 (mailing address); 516-541-5467 (telephone), David.J.Reynoso@gmail.com (email address). The Clerk's Office is directed to update Mr. Reynoso's contact information on the docket sheet. The parties advised the Court that there is another related matter (Case No. 24-cv-01249) that is currently in default proceedings. Ms. Moran advised the Court that even if a default judgment is entered in the separate action, the instant case should still proceed. Ms. Moran advised the Court that plaintiff remains interested in a global resolution of both cases. By 3/6/2025, the parties shall discuss settlement privately. Telephonic status conference scheduled for 3/6/2025 at 10:30 a.m. (E.S.T.) before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Each party is directed to call 571-353-2301 and enter Meeting ID 709-478-501#. Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. If any party has difficulty accessing the conference, please contact Chambers at 718-613-2110. If Mr. Reynoso fails to retain new counsel, he shall personally participate in the 3/6/2025 conference. Mr. Reynoso may contact the City Bar Justice Center Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project at 212-382-4729 for limited legal assistance. He may also contact the Pro Se Office at the United States Courthouse by calling 718-613-2665. By 2/4/2025 , plaintiff's counsel shall serve a copy of this Order on Mr. Reynoso and file proof of service on ECF. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 1/30/2025. (Cisco Recording.) (JDP)
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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
order Scheduling Order Wed 01/15 4:32 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: A motion hearing re Dkt.14 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney as to Defendant David J. Reynoso will be held on 1/30/2025 at 11:30 a.m. before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Defendant David J. Reynoso and counsel for defendant are directed to participate. Each party is directed to call 571-353-2301 and enter Meeting ID 709-478-501# . Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. If any party has difficulty accessing the conference, please contact Chambers at 718-613-2110. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 1/15/2025. (SGC)
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order Order on Motion to Consolidate Cases Order on Motion to Amend/Correct/Supplement Order on Motion for Hearing Wed 01/15 4:34 PM
ORDER: In light of the Court's Order denying the motion for consolidation in 4KZ Inc. v. DimashAli Creative Center LLP et al., Dkt. 64 in Case No. CV 24-1249 (dated 12/10/2024), the motion to consolidate is terminated as moot (Dkts. 22 and 23). Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 1/15/2025. (SGC)
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Thursday, August 29, 2024
24 24 motion Hearing Thu 08/29 5:16 PM
MOTION for Hearing , specifically a status or scheduling conference, by DQ Music World, Inc.. (Moran, Suzanna)
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Monday, August 05, 2024
23 23 motion Amend/Correct/Supplement Mon 08/05 10:52 PM
MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement22 MOTION to Consolidate Cases by DQ Music World, Inc.. (Moran, Suzanna)
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
22 22 motion Consolidate Cases Thu 08/01 12:00 AM
MOTION to Consolidate Cases by DQ Music World, Inc.. (Moran, Suzanna)
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Att: 1 Related Case Statement filed in both cases,
Att: 2 Complaint in the related case to be consolidated,
Att: 3 Counterclaims in the related case
Monday, July 15, 2024
21 21 misc Status Report Mon 07/15 5:12 PM
STATUS REPORT submitted jointly by David Reynoso, by Jason Bovell, and by DQ Music World, Inc. (Moran, Suzanna)
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20 20 misc Letter Mon 07/15 11:35 AM
Letter to Court renewing motion to withdraw by David J. Reynoso (Felsenstein, Adam)
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Thursday, June 27, 2024
order Order Re: Notice of Consent to Change Attorney Thu 06/27 4:13 PM
Order re: Notice of Consent to Change Attorney. Attorney Peter Seiden is hereby substituted as counsel of record for Defendant Jason E. Bovell, instead and in place of Adam Michael Felsenstein and Alyssa Carlin Goldrich. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 6/27/2024. (SGC)
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Tuesday, June 25, 2024
19 19 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 06/25 4:38 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by John Anthony Lentinello on behalf of Jason E. Bovell (aty to be noticed) (Lentinello, John)
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18 18 notice Notice of Consent to Change Attorney Tue 06/25 4:34 PM
NOTICE of Consent to Change Attorney by Peter Seiden (Seiden, Peter)
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17 17 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 06/25 4:32 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Peter Seiden on behalf of Jason E. Bovell (aty to be noticed) (Seiden, Peter)
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Thursday, June 06, 2024
order Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference 1 - Terminate Hearings Thu 06/06 9:32 AM
ORDER granting16 Motion to Adjourn Conference. The telephonic motion hearing previously scheduled for 6/12/2024 is canceled. Parties to file a status report letter by 7/15/2024 . Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 6/6/2024. (SGC)
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Wednesday, June 05, 2024
16 16 motion Adjourn Conference Wed 06/05 10:45 AM
MOTION to Adjourn Conference by Jason E. Bovell, David J. Reynoso. (Felsenstein, Adam)
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
order Scheduling Order Wed 05/22 10:35 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER: A telephonic motion hearing will be held on 6/12/2024 at 11:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Parties should come prepared to address Dkt.14 Motion to Withdraw. Each party is directed to call (646) 828-7666 ; Meeting ID: 161 868 2186 and Passcode: 237812 . Defendants David J. Reynoso and Jason Bovell are directed to participate . Defense counsel is directed to immediately notify defendants of this conference date and time. Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 5/22/2024. (SGC)
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Tuesday, May 21, 2024
15 15 1 pgs respoth Memorandum in Opposition Tue 05/21 12:39 PM
MEMORANDUM in Opposition to Motion to Stay Proceedings and Partial Opposition to Motion to Withdraw filed by DQ Music World, Inc.. (Moran, Suzanna)
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Att: 1 Opposition to Motion in 4KZ v DimshAli
Monday, May 20, 2024
14 14 motion Withdraw as Attorney Mon 05/20 6:23 PM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by Jason E. Bovell, David J. Reynoso. (Felsenstein, Adam)
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Monday, May 13, 2024
order Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference 1 - Terminate Hearings Mon 05/13 9:15 AM
ORDER granting13 Motion to Adjourn Conference. The in person initial conference previously scheduled for 5/29/2024 is adjourned sine die . Parties to file a joint status report letter by 6/12/2024 . Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 5/13/2024. (SGC)
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Thursday, May 09, 2024
13 13 motion Adjourn Conference Thu 05/09 6:32 PM
MOTION to Adjourn Conference or Hold it by Telephone or Zoom by DQ Music World, Inc.. (Moran, Suzanna)
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
12 12 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 04/30 1:12 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Alyssa Carlin Goldrich on behalf of Jason E. Bovell, David J. Reynoso (aty to be noticed) (Goldrich, Alyssa)
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Monday, April 29, 2024
11 11 order Scheduling Order Mon 04/29 1:41 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: An in person initial conference will be held on 5/29/2024 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 11D South before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Counsel for all parties must attend. Counsel for plaintiff is directed to immediately confirm this conference date and time with defendants' counsel. Counsel is directed to complete the attached Proposed Scheduling Order and electronically file same with the Court no later than 5/27/2024 . Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 4/29/2024. (SGC)
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10 10 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 04/29 1:17 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint, by All Defendants. (Felsenstein, Adam)
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
9 9 misc Status Report Thu 04/25 5:15 PM
STATUS REPORT by DQ Music World, Inc. (Moran, Suzanna)
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order Status Report Order Thu 04/25 10:39 AM
STATUS REPORT ORDER: Plaintiff's counsel is directed to file a status report letter by 5/2/2024 . Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 4/25/2024. (SGC)
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Wednesday, April 03, 2024
8 8 service Summons Returned Executed Wed 04/03 11:05 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by DQ Music World, Inc.. Jason E. Bovell served on 3/29/2024, answer due 4/19/2024. (Moran, Suzanna)
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7 7 service Summons Returned Executed Wed 04/03 11:04 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by DQ Music World, Inc.. David J. Reynoso served on 3/29/2024, answer due 4/19/2024. (Moran, Suzanna)
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Thursday, March 21, 2024
6 6 4 pgs service Summons Issued Thu 03/21 2:54 PM
Summons Issued as to Jason E. Bovell, David J. Reynoso. (KD)
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5 5 misc Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening Thu 03/21 2:51 PM
This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (KD)
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4 4 misc Clerks Notice of Rule 73 Thu 03/21 2:50 PM
Clerk's Notice Re: Consent. A United States Magistrate Judge has been assigned to this case and is available to conduct all proceedings. In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent, the assigned Magistrate Judge is available to conduct all proceedings in this action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to this Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. Any party may withhold its consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent.The form may also be accessed at the following link:[LINK:https://img.nyed.uscourts.gov/files/forms/MJConsentForm.pdf] (KD)
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3 3 4 pgs notice Notice of Related Case Assignment/Designation Thu 03/21 2:45 PM
Notice of Related Case: The Civil Cover Sheet filed in this civil action indicates a related case. (Moran, Suzanna)
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2 2 1 pgs misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Thu 03/21 2:40 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by DQ Music World, Inc. (Moran, Suzanna)
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1 1 19 pgs cmp Complaint Thu 03/21 2:34 PM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants filing fee $ 405, receipt number CNYEDC-17692971 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -yes,, filed by DQ Music World, Inc.( #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons) (Moran, Suzanna)
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utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Thu 03/21 2:49 PM
Case Assigned to Judge Eric R. Komitee and Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our[LINK:website] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (KD)
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