Birch v. New Milford et al
Plaintiff: Ralph Birch
Defendant: Scott O'Mara, Andrew Ocif, Michael Graham, Brian Acker, Steven Jordan, John Mucherino, Town of New Milford, Joseph Quartiero and Henry Lee
Case Number: 3:2020cv01790
Filed: December 2, 2020
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: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 14, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew O'Shea on behalf of Ralph Birch (O'Shea, Andrew)
January 7, 2021 Opinion or Order Answer deadline updated for Steven Jordan to 2/15/2021; Town of New Milford to 2/15/2021. (Perez, J.)
January 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting #21 Motion for Extension of Time until February 15, 2021 nunc pro tunc. While the Court will not expressly impose conditions on the granting of this motion, to the extent Defendants are aware of any statutory deficiencies, Defendants shall inform Plaintiff promptly of any such alleged deficiencies, in the interest of moving this litigation forward expeditiously. See Dietz v. Bouldin, 136 S. Ct. 1885, 1892 (2016) ("[D]istrict courts have the inherent authority to manage their dockets and courtrooms with a view toward the efficient and expedient resolution of cases.").. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 1/6/2020. (Shaffer, Chelsea)
January 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 RESPONSE re #21 First MOTION for Extension of Time until Febrary 15, 2021 to file an answer or responsive motion filed by Ralph Birch. (Lieb, Douglas)
January 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Terrence M. O'Neill on behalf of Brian Acker, Michael Graham, Henry Lee, John Mucherino, Scott O'Mara, Andrew Ocif, Joseph Quartiero (O'Neill, Terrence)
January 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 First MOTION for Extension of Time until Febrary 15, 2021 to file an answer or responsive motion by Steven Jordan, Town of New Milford. (Yale, David)
January 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting #19 Motion for Extension of Time until February 15, 2021. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 1/4/2020. (Shaffer, Chelsea)
January 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Set Deadlines: Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 2/8/2021 (Perez, J.)
December 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION for Extension of Time until February 15, 2021 to file an answer or appropriate motion responding to the allegations in plaintiff's complaint by Brian Acker, Michael Graham, Henry Lee, John Mucherino, Scott O'Mara, Andrew Ocif, Joseph Quartiero. (Proscino, Lisamaria)
December 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Lisamaria Proscino on behalf of Brian Acker, Michael Graham, Henry Lee, John Mucherino, Scott O'Mara, Andrew Ocif, Joseph Quartiero (Proscino, Lisamaria)
December 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by David C. Yale on behalf of Steven Jordan, Town of New Milford (Yale, David)
December 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Elliot B. Spector on behalf of Steven Jordan, Town of New Milford (Spector, Elliot)
December 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ralph Birch. Michael Graham served on 12/11/2020, answer due 1/1/2021; Steven Jordan served on 12/12/2020, answer due 1/2/2021; Henry Lee served on 12/11/2020, answer due 1/1/2021; John Mucherino served on 12/11/2020, answer due 1/1/2021; Town of New Milford served on 12/11/2020, answer due 1/1/2021; Scott O'Mara served on 12/11/2020, answer due 1/1/2021; Andrew Ocif served on 12/11/2020, answer due 1/1/2021; Joseph Quartiero served on 12/11/2020, answer due 1/1/2021. (Lebowitz, David)
December 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Ralph Birch. Brian Acker served on 12/10/2020, answer due 12/31/2020. (Lebowitz, David)
December 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 13 CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING re #6 MOTION for Attorney(s) David Lebowitz and Douglas Lieb to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $400 PHV fee; receipt number ACTDC-6256646) by Ralph Birch. (Lebowitz, David)
December 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Brian Acker, Michael Graham, Steven Jordan, Henry Lee, John Mucherino, Town of New Milford, Scott O'Mara, Joseph Quartiero* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *David A Lebowitz* *Kaufman Lieb Lebowitz & Frick LLP* *10 East 40th Street, Suite 3307* *New York, NY 10016*. (Fazekas, J.)
December 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by David A Lebowitz on behalf of Ralph Birch (Lebowitz, David)
December 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING re #6 MOTION for Attorney(s) David Lebowitz and Douglas Lieb to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $400 PHV fee; receipt number ACTDC-6256646) by Ralph Birch. (Lieb, Douglas)
December 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Douglas Edward Lieb on behalf of Ralph Birch (admitted pro hac vice) (Lieb, Douglas)
December 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #6 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice for David Lebowitz and Douglas Lieb. Certificate of Good Standing due by 2/2/2021. Signed by Clerk on 12/4/2020. (Imbriani, Susan)
December 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Request for Clerk to issue summons as to Brian Acker, Michael Graham, Steven Jordan, Henry Lee, John Mucherino, Town of New Milford, Scott O'Mara, Andrew Ocif, Joseph Quartiero. (Lebowitz, David)
December 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 NOTICE of Related Case by Ralph Birch (Kirschbaum, Damon)
December 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MOTION for Attorney(s) David Lebowitz and Douglas Lieb to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $400 PHV fee; receipt number ACTDC-6256646) by Ralph Birch. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Declaration of David Lebowitz, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Declaration of Douglas Lieb)(Kirschbaum, Damon)
December 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 NOTICE TO COUNSEL/SELF-REPRESENTED PARTIES : Counsel or self-represented parties initiating or removing this action are responsible for serving all parties with attached documents and copies of #2 Order on Pretrial Deadlines, #1 Complaint, filed by Ralph Birch, #3 Electronic Filing Order, #4 Standing Protective Order Signed by Clerk on 12/3/2020.(Fazekas, J.)
December 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 4 STANDING PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 12/2/2020.(Fazekas, J.)
December 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 12/2/2020.(Fazekas, J.)
December 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 1/31/2021. Discovery due by 6/3/2021. Dispositive Motions due by 7/8/2021. Signed by Clerk on 12/2/2020.(Fazekas, J.)
December 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Judge Victor A. Bolden added. (Oliver, T.)
December 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Brian Acker, Michael Graham, Steven Jordan, Henry Lee, John Mucherino, Scott O'Mara, Andrew Ocif, Joseph Quartiero, Town of New Milford ( Filing fee $402 receipt number ACTDC-6255133.), filed by Ralph Birch. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Kirschbaum, Damon)

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Defendant: Scott O'Mara
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Defendant: Joseph Quartiero
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Defendant: Henry Lee
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Plaintiff: Ralph Birch
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