Koch v. Koch
Plaintiff: Victoria Koch
Defendant: Paul Koch
Case Number: 3:2019cv00471
Filed: March 29, 2019
Court: US District Court for the District of Connecticut
Presiding Judge: Victor A Bolden
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
July 8, 2019 Filing 32 Emergency MOTION for Extension of Time and Continuance of Hearing/Deadline for 14 Days and Request for Oral Argument by Paul Koch. (Fazekas, J.)
June 25, 2019 Filing 31 EMERGENCY MOTION for Extension of Time until 7/8/2019 continuance of hearing/deadline for 14 days and Request Oral Argument by Paul Koch. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Perez, J.)
June 10, 2019 Filing 30 MOTION for Extension of Time until June 24, 2019 to respond to 25 Order, MOTION to Continue Hearing by Paul Koch. (Fazekas, J.)
June 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting #26 , #27 Motions for Protective Order: As the Court has repeatedly emphasized since this case was removed, there are only two issues pending before the Court, both of which were raised in the Court's Order to Show Cause, ECF No. 8: (1) the threshold jurisdictional issue; and (2) the proposed filing injunction. No discovery is required for Mr. Koch to address these issues, nor has the Court ordered or otherwise permitted any at this time. See FED. R. CIV. P. 26(d)(1) ("A party may not seek discovery from any source before the parties have conferred as required by Rule 26(f), except in a proceeding exempted from initial disclosure under Rule 26(a)(1)(B), or when authorized by these rules, by stipulation, or by court order."); see also Digital Sin, Inc. v. Does 1-176, 279 F.R.D. 239, 241 (S.D.N.Y. 2012) (noting that "parties generally may not initiate discovery prior to satisfying the meet and confer requirement of FED. R. CIV. P. 26(f)...."). Because the Court would, accordingly, not require any discovery to be produced by Ms. Koch or her counsel at this time, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff's motions, under its inherent authority to manage its docket and courtroom "with a view toward the efficient and expedient resolution of cases," Dietz v. Bouldin, 136 S. Ct. 1885, 1892 (2016), as it is not necessary for the Court to engage in litigation over the motions to quash the subpoenas which might further delay these proceedings. Neither Ms. Koch nor her attorney are required to respond to Mr. Koch's subpoenas for documents at this time.Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 6/4/2019. (Baran, Hugh)
June 3, 2019 Filing 28 MOTION By Self-Represented Litigant to Participate in Electronic Filing, MOTION to Vacate Prior Order re: 9 Order, MOTION for Self Recusal, MOTION Sua Sponte Change of Venue to SDNY (Responses due by 6/24/2019, ) by Paul Koch. (Fazekas, J.)
May 31, 2019 Filing 27 MOTION for Protective Order by Victoria Koch as to Marianne Charles, Esq. Responses due by 6/21/2019 (Perez, J.)
May 31, 2019 Filing 26 MOTION for Protective Order by Victoria Koch.Responses due by 6/21/2019 (Perez, J.)
May 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER denying as moot #23 Motion for Extension of Time, as the Court has already granted Mr. Koch a final extension of time until June 7, 2019 at 4:00 PM to respond in writing to its Order to Show Cause, see ECF No. 19, and has already permitted him to participate in electronic filing until June 7, 2019, see ECF No. 20. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 5/31/2019. (Baran, Hugh)
May 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER. SELF-REPRESENTED FILERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE JUDGE'S STANDARD ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER WHICH IS ATTACHED. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 5/30/2019.(Perez, J.)
May 30, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER VACATING 9 Order Granting in Part and Denying in Part #3 Motion by Self-Represented Litigant to Participate in Electronic Filing, and GRANTING IN PART #3 Motion by Self-Represented Litigant to Participate in Electronic Filing. On April 2, 2019, the Court exercised its discretion in denying Mr. Koch permission to file electronically, as electronic filing by self-represented litigants is not a matter of right in this District. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 5(d)(3)(B) ("A person not represented by an attorney: (i) may file electronically only if allowed by court order or by local rule...."); D. Conn. Electronic Filing Policies and Procedures, revised Oct. 11, 2018, I(D) ("Electronic filing by self-represented and prisoner parties will generally not be permitted at this time, although self-represented non prisoner parties may file a motion for permission to electronically file documents."). The Court did, however, permit Mr. Koch to receive electronic notifications/notices issued by the Court. Mr. Koch has since objected to these notices and repeated his requests for permission to file electronically.Under its inherent authority to manage its docket and courtroom "with a view toward the efficient and expedient resolution of cases," Dietz v. Bouldin, 136 S. Ct. 1885, 1892 (2016), the Court hereby VACATES the Court's April 2, 2019 Order (ECF No. 9) and GRANTS IN PART Mr. Koch's Motion to Participate in Electronic Filing (ECF No. 3). Because the court has given Mr. Koch the additional opportunity to respond in writing to its Order to Show Cause by June 7, 2019 at 4:00 p.m., see ECF No. 19, Mr. Koch shall be permitted to participate in electronic filing until June 7, 2019.The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to provide Mr. Koch with the information he needs to file electronically in this matter. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 5/30/2019. (Baran, Hugh)
May 29, 2019 Filing 23 EMERGENCY MOTION for Extension of Time and Continuance of hearing for 45 days by Paul Koch. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Perez, J.)
May 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 19 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Victor A. Bolden and ORDER: The Court held a telephonic Show Cause Hearing on May 29, 2019. Total Time: 18 minutes (Court Reporter S. Montini.) Paul Koch appeared pro se and Ms. Koch appeared through counsel, Marianne Joan Charles. After the hearing began, Mr. Koch stated that he was having technical difficulties hearing the Court and then disconnected, but did not call back in to rejoin the hearing.The Court has twice noted its concern that Mr. Koch "is attempting to unduly prolong these proceedings." Despite multiple extensions, Mr. Koch has not filed any response to the Court's Order to Show Cause, nor addressed the threshold jurisdictional issue or the proposed filing injunction raised therein during his appearances.Nevertheless, in light of this Court's obligation "to make reasonable allowances to protect pro se litigants from inadvertent forfeiture of important rights because of their lack of legal training," Traguth v. Zuck, 710 F.2d 90, 95 (2d Cir. 1983), the Court will permit Mr. Koch one final opportunity to respond to the Court's Order to Show Cause. Mr. Koch may file that submission by June 7, 2019 at 4:00 PM. This final extension is the "appropriate degree of special solicitude" due to Mr. Koch as a pro se litigant with experience bringing cases in this District. See Tracy v. Freshwater, 623 F.3d 90, 102 (2d Cir. 2010) (explaining that "the degree of solicitude may be lessened where the particular pro se litigant is experienced in litigation and familiar with the procedural setting presented" and that "it falls well within a district court's discretion to lessen the solicitude that would normally be afforded.").After this deadline has passed, the Court will rule on the jurisdictional and filing-injunction issues that are raised in the Court's Order to Show Cause.Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 5/29/2019. (Baran, Hugh)
May 28, 2019 Filing 22 Subpoena issued as to Marianne Charles by Paul Koch (Perez, J.)
May 28, 2019 Filing 21 Subpoena issued as to Victor Koch by Paul Koch (Perez, J.)
May 24, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER denying #16 Motion for Extension of Time. The Court previously noted its concern that Mr. Koch "is attempting to unduly prolong these proceedings" and emphasized that "no further extensions of time will be granted, given the time already provided to Mr. Koch for any filing or appearance." See Order, dated May 10, 2019, ECF No. 15. In light of Mr. Koch's travel plans, however, the Court will hold the show cause hearing scheduled for 5/29/2019 at 4:00 p.m. by telephone. Mr. Koch is directed to call Chambers at (203) 579-5562 for the telephonic show cause hearing. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 5/24/2019. (Baran, Hugh)
May 24, 2019 Filing 17 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE.ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Show Cause Hearing set for 5/29/2019 04:00 PM in Courtroom Two, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Victor A. Bolden (Perez, J.)
May 24, 2019 Filing 16 EMERGENCY MOTION for Extension of Time 15 Order on Motion for Extension of Time,,,,,,, 11 Calendar Entry,, Set Deadlines/Hearings, 10 Show Cause Hearing, by Paul Koch. (Fazekas, J.)
May 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #13 Amended Emergency Motion for Extension of Time and Continuance of Hearing for 45 Days. Mr. Koch was given in-person notice of both the 5/9/2019 hearing as well as the deadline to file any submission in response to the Court's Order to Show Cause, which required him to address (1) why this Court should retain jurisdiction over this case in light of the fact that this action was previously removed by Mr. Koch and remanded to state court; and (2) why he should not be enjoined from making any further filings in this court regarding this or any other related subject matter. See Order to Show Cause, dated Mar. 29, 2019, ECF No. 8. Mr. Koch may file any written submission in response to the Court's Order to Show Cause by 5/24/2019. The Court continues the hearing on the Order to Show Cause until 5/29/2019 at 4:00 p.m in Courtroom Two, 915 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, CT. After these deadlines have passed, the Court will rule on the jurisdictional and filing-injunction issues that are raised in the Court's Order to Show Cause.Because the Court is concerned that Mr. Koch is attempting to unduly prolong these proceedings, no further extensions of time will be granted, given the time already provided to Mr. Koch for any filing or appearance. In light of the concerns raised by Mr. Koch about electronic notifications, the Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to mail a copy of the following documents to Mr. Koch: (1) the docket sheet; (2) the Court's 3/29/2019 Order to Show Cause; (3) the 4/5/2019 Minute Entry; (4) the 5/9/2019 Minute Entry; (5) this Order; (6) the Calendar Entry for the 5/29/2019 hearing.Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 5/10/2019. (Baran, Hugh)
May 9, 2019 Filing 14 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Victor A. Bolden: Show Cause Hearing held on 5/9/2019. Mr. Koch did not appear. The Court took his motion to continue the hearing, ECF No. 13, which was filed shortly before the hearing was to begin, under advisement. Total time: 1 minute. (Court Reporter S. Montini.) (Baran, Hugh)
May 9, 2019 Filing 13 Amended Emergency MOTION for Extension of Time and Continuance of Hearing 11 Calendar Entry, Set Deadlines/Hearings, 10 Show Cause Hearing, by Paul Koch. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Heather Lindsay)(Fazekas, J.)
May 7, 2019 Filing 12 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. RESET FROM Show Cause Hearing 5/9/2019 at 4:00 PM Please note TIME CHANGE: Show Cause Hearing rescheduled for 5/9/2019 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom Two, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Victor A. Bolden. (Baran, Hugh)
April 5, 2019 Filing 11 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Set Deadlines/Hearings: Show Cause Hearing continued to 5/9/2019 at 04:00 PM in Courtroom Two, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Victor A. Bolden. Any written submissions must be filed by 5/3/2019. (Baran, Hugh)
April 5, 2019 Filing 10 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Victor A. Bolden: Show Cause Hearing held on 4/4/2019. Paul Koch appeared and requested a continuance of the hearing. The Court continued the hearing to 5/9/2019 at 4:00 PM. Any written submissions in response to the Court's Order to Show Cause, ECF No. 8, must be filed by 5/3/2019. Total time: 19 minutes. (Court Reporter S. Montini.) (Baran, Hugh)
April 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #3 Motion by Self-Represented Litigant to Participate in Electronic Filing. Because the Court has not yet determined whether it has subject-matter jurisdiction and should continue to retain jurisdiction over this case, see Order to Show Cause, dated Mar. 29, 2019, ECF No. 8, the Court finds it premature to permit Mr. Koch to file electronically at this time. However, to ensure prompt receipt of notices and orders from this Court, the Court will permit Mr. Koch to receive electronic notifications and notices issued by the Court. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to add Mr. Koch's e-mail address to the docket and to provide him with electronic notices in this action moving forward. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 4/2/2019. (Baran, Hugh)
March 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re: subject-matter jurisdiction and leave-to-file injunction. Defendant Koch is ordered to appear and respond, consistent with the attached order. Show Cause Hearing set for 4/4/2019 11:00 AM in Courtroom Two, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Victor A. Bolden. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 3/29/2019.(Washington, Gregory)
March 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 7 STANDING PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 3/29/2019.(Fazekas, J.)
March 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 3/29/2019.(Fazekas, J.)
March 29, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 5/28/2019. Discovery due by 9/28/2019. Dispositive Motions due by 11/2/2019. Signed by Clerk on 3/29/2019.(Fazekas, J.)
March 29, 2019 Filing 4 Appearance Self Represented Party by Paul Koch. (Fazekas, J.)
March 29, 2019 Filing 3 MOTION BY SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANT TO PARTICIPATE IN ELECTRONIC FILING by Paul Koch. (Fazekas, J.)
March 29, 2019 Filing 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Paul Koch. (Fazekas, J.)
March 29, 2019 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Paul Koch from Superior Court, Stamford, case number FST-FA-17-6031413-S., filed by Paul Koch.(Fazekas, J.)

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