Hancle v. West Bar & Lounge, Inc. et al

New York Eastern District Court
Judge:Dora Lizette Irizarry
Referred: Vera M Scanlon
Case #: 1:24-cv-04613
Nature of Suit710 Labor - Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause29:201 Fair Labor Standards Act
Case Filed:Jun 30, 2024
Last checked: Friday Dec 27, 2024 3:16 AM EST
Defendant
Deno Parker
Represented By
Joey Tsai
Tsai PLLC
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Defendant
West Bar & Lounge, Inc.
Represented By
Joey Tsai
Tsai PLLC
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Plaintiff
Sasha Hancle
Represented By
Abdul Karim Hassan
Abdul Hassan Law Group, PLLC
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Docket last updated: 89 minutes ago
Friday, June 20, 2025
order 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings Scheduling Order Fri 06/20 3:54 PM
ORDER. Due to a conflict in the Court's schedule, the 7/2/2025 fairness hearing is adjourned to 7/17/2025 at 2:00 PM. To gain access to the ZoomGov audio conferencing system, the parties are to dial 1-646-828-7666; enter meeting ID 16121901090 and press the pound key; when asked for a participant ID, press the pound key; and enter passcode 091622 and press the pound key. In addition to counsel for all parties, the participation of Plaintiffs is required. If a party needs an interpreter, counsel must make the necessary arrangements. Although a court-certified interpreter is not required, counsel may not serve as the interpreter. On or before 7/11/2025, the parties must file on ECF a joint motion for judicial approval of the proposed settlement that includes the proposed settlement agreement and a letter brief (see Order at ECF No. 15 for additional details). Ordered by Chief Mag. Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 6/20/2025. (SH)
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Thursday, May 29, 2025
15 15 order Scheduling Order Thu 05/29 11:17 AM
ORDER. The Court is in receipt of the parties' notice of settlement at ECF No.14 . Pursuant to Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc. , 796 F.3d 199 (2d Cir. 2015), a fairness hearing is scheduled for 7/2/2025 at 12:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon. To gain access to the ZoomGov audio conferencing system, the parties are to dial 1-646-828-7666; enter meeting ID 16121901090 and press the pound key; when asked for a participant ID, press the pound key; and enter passcode 091622 and press the pound key. In addition to counsel for all parties, the participation of Plaintiffs is required. If a party needs an interpreter, counsel must make the necessary arrangements. Although a court-certified interpreter is not required, counsel may not serve as the interpreter. On or before 6/26/2025, the parties must file on ECF a joint motion for judicial approval of the proposed settlement that includes the proposed settlement agreement and a letter brief (see attached Order for additional details). Ordered by Chief Magistrate Vera M. Scanlon on 5/29/2025. (SH)
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
order Order(Other) ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Tue 05/27 1:54 PM
ORDER re14 Status Report -- This case has been reported as settled by mediation and a mediation report was filed. As a matter of public policy and as required under the FLSA, the Court must review all FLSA settlements to ensure a fair and just result for plaintiff workers. See , Cheeks v. Freeport Pancake House, Inc. , 796 F.3d 199 (2d Cir. 2015) . The parties are on notice that they may not, in any way, distribute the proceeds from any settlement or execute the terms of any settlement until it has been reviewed by the magistrate judge and approved by the magistrate judge and the undersigned district judge. Failure to comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions, including a finding of contempt and imposition of fines . Accordingly, the parties shall file the necessary Cheeks settlement submission for review by no later than June 26, 2025 . For FLSA settlement approval, the parties are reminded that they may consent to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge to conduct all remaining proceedings. See , Fed. R. Civ. P. 73 and L. Civ. R. 73.1. SO ORDERED by Judge Dora Lizette Irizarry on 5/27/2025. (CC)
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Friday, May 23, 2025
14 14 misc Status Report Fri 05/23 9:59 PM
STATUS REPORT - Notice of Resolution and Request for Adjournment by Sasha Hancle (Hassan, Abdul)
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Friday, April 11, 2025
order Status Report Order Fri 04/11 12:01 PM
ORDER. The parties must file a joint status report as to the outcome of mediation on or before 5/23/2025. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 4/11/2025. (SH)
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Tuesday, February 25, 2025
adr Selection of Mediator Tue 02/25 10:55 AM
SELECTION OF MEDIATOR Robyn Weinstein selected as Mediator. Date Time and Location in-person/remote: May 9, 2025. Fourteen days on or before the session date, counsel shall file with the Mediator their client's mediation statement summarizing the facts, legal issues, particulars of any prior settlement discussions, and the name and title of the client or client representative with full settlement authority who will attend the mediation. For more details on the submission, please consult Local Civil Rule 83.8(b)(4). Attendance is required of the trial attorney, insurance adjuster, and client or client representative with full settlement authority. The Confidentiality Stipulation (in-person or remote) must be signed at or before the initial mediation session by all participants and the Mediator and returned via e-mail to nyed_adr@nyed.uscourts.gov. The Mediators contact information can be found on the docket sheet. Within fourteen days of the conclusion of the mediation, both parties must submit a Mediation Report. (JR)
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Monday, February 03, 2025
order Order Referring Case to Mediation Mon 02/03 5:33 PM
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. Selection of Mediator due by 2/17/2025. Mediation shall be completed by 3/17/2025; within 14 days of completion, the parties will file a joint letter regarding its outcome. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 2/3/2025. (SH)
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adr Mediation Instructions Wed 02/05 10:45 AM
MEDIATION INSTRUCTIONS: Mediation instructions for counsel are available[LINK:on the Court's website] . Counsel should select a mediator and schedule the initial mediation session with their chosen mediator. Once scheduled, counsel must file their selection using the [LINK:Selection of Mediator Form] . A list of EDNY Panel Mediators is available on the [LINK:Court's website] . EDNY Mediators are compensated in accordance with [LINK:EDNY Mediators are compensated in accordance with Local Civil Rule 83.8(f)(1)] . The Confidentiality Stipulation [LINK:in-person] or [LINK:remote] must be signed at or before the initial mediation session by all participants and the Mediator and returned via e-mail to nyed_adr@nyed.uscourts.gov. Upon completion of the mediation, both parties must submit a [LINK:Mediation Report] to the ADR Department. (JR)
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Friday, January 31, 2025
13 13 misc Status Report Fri 01/31 6:15 PM
STATUS REPORT by Sasha Hancle (Hassan, Abdul)
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Friday, January 24, 2025
order Status Report Order Fri 01/24 2:30 PM
STATUS REPORT ORDER. As set forth in the Order at ECF No.12 , the parties in this FLSA action were due to file a joint status report regarding the outcome of their compliance with the instructions for preliminary discovery and informal settlement discussions by 1/21/2025. The parties failed to do so. The parties must file such a report by 1/31/2025 . Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 1/24/2025. (SH)
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Tuesday, October 22, 2024
12 12 order Scheduling Order Tue 10/22 3:32 PM
STATUS REPORT ORDER. As set forth in the attached Order, on or before 1/21/2025, the parties in this FLSA action will file a joint status report regarding the outcome of their compliance with the herein instructions for preliminary discovery and informal settlement discussions. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 10/22/2024. (SH)
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Monday, October 14, 2024
11 11 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 10/14 11:29 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint, by All Defendants. (Tsai, Joey)
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10 10 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Mon 10/14 11:28 PM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by West Bar & Lounge, Inc. (Tsai, Joey)
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Friday, September 27, 2024
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Fri 09/27 5:51 PM
ORDER granting9 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. On consent, Defendants will answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint by 10/14/2024. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 9/27/2024. (CC)
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Tuesday, August 13, 2024
9 9 motion Extension of Time to File Document Tue 08/13 6:43 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to File and/or Respond by West Bar & Lounge, Inc.. (Tsai, Joey)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Stipulation to Extend Time to Answer and/or Respond
8 8 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 08/13 6:41 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Joey Tsai on behalf of All Defendants (aty to be noticed) (Tsai, Joey)
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Wednesday, August 07, 2024
7 7 service Summons Returned Executed Wed 08/07 7:13 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sasha Hancle. Deno Parker served on 7/23/2024, answer due 8/13/2024. (Hassan, Abdul)
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Monday, July 08, 2024
6 6 service Summons Returned Executed Mon 07/08 7:50 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sasha Hancle. (Hassan, Abdul)
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5 5 service Summons Returned Executed Mon 07/08 7:48 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Sasha Hancle. West Bar & Lounge, Inc. served on 7/3/2024, answer due 7/24/2024. (Hassan, Abdul)
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Monday, July 01, 2024
4 4 service Summons Issued Mon 07/01 10:17 AM
Summons Issued as to Deno Parker, West Bar & Lounge, Inc.. (KD)
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3 3 misc Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening Mon 07/01 10:15 AM
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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2 2 misc Clerks Notice of Rule 73 Mon 07/01 10:15 AM
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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utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Mon 07/01 10:13 AM
Case Assigned to Judge Dora Lizette Irizarry and Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon. 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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Sunday, June 30, 2024
1 1 cmp Complaint Sun 06/30 5:37 PM
COMPLAINT against Deno Parker, West Bar & Lounge, Inc. filing fee $ 405, receipt number ANYEDC-18026453 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -YES,, filed by Sasha Hancle. (Hassan, Abdul)
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Att: 1 Proposed Summons,
Att: 2 Civil Cover Sheet