Hill v. Fairbridge Commons et al
| Vernice Hill |
| Fairbridge Commons and Department for Human Services |
| 3:2019cv00165 |
| February 4, 2019 |
| US District Court for the District of Connecticut |
| Victor A Bolden |
| William I Garfinkel |
| Civil Rights: Accommodations |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 |
| None |
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| Filing 15 NOTICE to pro bono counsel regarding incurring expenses. Signed by Clerk on 4/2/2019.(Freberg, B) |
Filing 14
Order Appointing Pro Bono Counsel Greg J. Kirschner for Vernice Hill, for the limited purpose of investigating her claims and assisting her in filing a Second Amended Complaint, pursuant to D. Conn L. Civ. R 83.10. Counsel is directed to contact their client and file an appearance in accordance with Local Rule 5(b) within 14 days. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 4/2/2019.(Freberg, B)
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Filing 13
RULING AND ORDER dismissing #12 Amended Complaint; granting in part #3 Motion to Appoint Counsel. For the reasons explained in the attached Ruling and Order, the Court DISMISSES the Amended Complaint without prejudice and GRANTS IN PART Ms. Hill's motion to appoint pro bono counsel.Given his special expertise in housing-related matters, including claims for housing discrimination under the Fair Housing Act, the Court appoints Greg J. Kirschner, Esq. of the Connecticut Fair Housing Center as counsel for Ms. Hill, for the limited purpose of investigating her claims and assisting her in filing a Second Amended Complaint. To the extent that Ms. Hill, with Mr. Kirschner's assistance, can provide the Court with additional factual information to support federal claims and demonstrate this Court's jurisdiction, she may file a Second Amended Complaint by June 7, 2019.If Ms. Hill does not file a Second Amended Complaint by June 7, 2019, this case will be closed. If the Second Amended Complaint fails to plead facts in accordance with the requirements set forth above, it will be dismissed, with prejudice. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to (1) appoint Greg J. Kirschner, Esq. as pro bono counsel for Ms. Hill, for the limited purpose of investigating her claims and assisting her in filing a Second Amended Complaint; and (2) mail Ms. Hill copies of the March 5, 2019 Order and Judge Garfinkel's Recommended Ruling, along with this Ruling and Order. See attached Ruling and Order for full details. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 4/2/2019. (Baran, Hugh)
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| Filing 12 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Fairbridge Commons, Department for Human Services, filed by Vernice Hill.(Fazekas, J.) |
| Set Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 3/29/2019 (Perez, J.) |
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Filing 11
ORDER adopting #10 Recommended Ruling. As explained in the attached Order, the Court has reviewed the Recommended Ruling and finds no clear error on its face. Accordingly, the well-reasoned Recommended Ruling is ADOPTED, and this action is DISMISSED without prejudice under 28 U.S.C. 1915(e)(2)(B). To the extent Ms. Hill may be able to provide the Court with additional factual information to support federal claims and demonstrate this Court's jurisdiction, she may file an Amended Complaint by March 29, 2019. If Ms. Hill fails to file an Amended Complaint by March 29, 2019, this case will be closed. See attached Order for details. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 3/5/2019. (Baran, Hugh)
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| Filing 10 RECOMMENDED RULING : For the reasons set forth in the attached Recommended Ruling, the Undersigned recommends that Plaintiff's complaint be dismissed without prejudice under 28 U.S.C. sec. 1915(e)(2)(B). This is a Recommended Ruling. Any objection must be filed within 14 days after service. Objections due by 3/1/2019. Signed by Judge William I. Garfinkel on 2/15/19.(Cates, S) |
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Filing 9
ORDER granting #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis based upon the financial affidavit provided, but for the reasons set forth in the Recommended Ruling filed herewith, the Undersigned recommends that this action be dismissed under 28 U.S.C. sec. 1915(e)(2)(b). Signed by Judge William I. Garfinkel on 2/15/19. (Cates, S)
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Filing 8
ORDER REFERRING MOTION to Magistrate Judge William I. Garfinkel: #2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 2/6/2019. (Baran, Hugh)
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Filing 7
STANDING PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 2/4/2019.(Fazekas, J.)
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Filing 6
ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 2/4/2019.(Fazekas, J.)
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Filing 5
Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 4/5/2019. Discovery due by 8/6/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 9/10/2019. Signed by Clerk on 2/4/2019.(Fazekas, J.)
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| Filing 4 Consent to Electronic Notice by Vernice Hill. (Fazekas, J.) |
| Filing 3 MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Vernice Hill. (Fazekas, J.) |
| Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Vernice Hill. (Fazekas, J.) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Fairbridge Commons, Department for Human Services, filed by Vernice Hill.(Fazekas, J.) |
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