Lewis v. City of New Haven et al
| Dawn Lewis |
| City of New Haven, Marcela Garcia and Gwendolyn B. Williams |
| 3:2024cv00106 |
| January 29, 2024 |
| US District Court for the District of Connecticut |
| Maria E Garcia |
| Sarala V Nagala |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination) |
| None |
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Filing 43
ORDER granting #42 Motion to Stay Proceedings. The Court hereby stays the proceedings for 90 days, until June 4, 2024, or until the execution of a final settlement agreement between the parties, whichever is earlier. All case deadlines, including those related to the pending motion to dismiss, ECF No. 38, are suspended, and the hearing scheduled for tomorrow regarding Plaintiff's motion for preliminary injunction is cancelled. If a final settlement has not been executed by June 4, 2024, then on that date the parties shall file either (a) a motion to continue the stay, if they report that settlement discussions remain productive, or (b) a motion to lift the stay, if they report that further settlement discussions would not be productive. Additionally, either party may file a motion to lift the stay at any time prior to the deadline. If a motion to lift the stay is filed, the parties shall report on the status of Plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction, including whether a hearing on such motion is necessary. The Court will promptly set a deadline for Plaintiff to respond to Defendant Gwendolyn Williams's motion to dismiss if a motion to lift the stay is granted. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 3/6/2024. (Hagemann, E)
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| Filing 42 MOTION to Stay Proceedings for 90 days by Dawn Lewis.Responses due by 3/27/2024 (Bucci, Thomas) |
| Filing 41 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Thomas O. Farrish: Settlement Conference held on 3/5/2024. Total Time: 6 hours and 45 minutes (Wood, R.) |
| Filing 40 NOTICE of Appearance by Johanna G. Zelman on behalf of Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her personal capacity), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her official capacity as Director of Youth and Recreation) (Zelman, Johanna) |
| Filing 39 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with Affirmative Defenses by City of New Haven, Marcela Garcia(in her personal capacity), Marcela Garcia(in her official capacity as Manager of Human Resources and Benefits).(Westby, Sarah) |
| Filing 38 MOTION to Dismiss by Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her personal capacity), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her official capacity as Director of Youth and Recreation).Responses due by 3/19/2024 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit 2)(Harrington, Michael) |
| Filing 37 NOTICE of Hearing on Motion re: #8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Motion Hearing set for 3/7/2024 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom One, 450 Main St., Hartford, CT before Judge Sarala V. Nagala. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 2/26/2024.(Bozek, M) |
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Filing 36
Settlement Conference Order. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Farrish on 2-23-2024. (Shafer, J.)
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| Filing 35 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Thomas O. Farrish: settlement pre-conference held on 2-23-2024. Total Time: 15 minutes. (Shafer, J.) |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael C. Harrington on behalf of Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her personal capacity), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her official capacity as Director of Youth and Recreation) (Harrington, Michael) |
| Filing 33 NOTICE of Appearance by Claire Pariano on behalf of City of New Haven, Marcela Garcia(in her personal capacity), Marcela Garcia(in her official capacity as Manager of Human Resources and Benefits) (Pariano, Claire) |
| Filing 32 NOTICE of Appearance by Sarah A. Westby on behalf of City of New Haven, Marcela Garcia(in her personal capacity), Marcela Garcia(in her official capacity as Manager of Human Resources and Benefits) (Westby, Sarah) |
| Filing 31 Amended Memorandum in Support re #8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Dawn Lewis. (Bucci, Thomas) |
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Filing 30
ORDER re: Settlement Conference. In follow-up to the agreement reached on February 8, 2024, Judge Farrish will hold another settlement pre-conference on Friday, February 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The principal purposes of the pre-conference will be (1) to discuss what, if any, information exchanges are necessary to have a productive mediation and (2) to pick a date for the mediation. The parties' decision makers do not need to attend this pre-conference, but they will be required to attend the mediation, so counsel should obtain their schedules before coming onto the pre-conference. Counsel may access the conference by dialing 888-557-8511 and entering the pass code of 4478772# when prompted. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Farrish on 2/20/24.(Wood, R.)
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| Filing 29 Supplemental Memorandum in Support re #8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Dawn Lewis. (Bucci, Thomas) |
| Filing 28 Memorandum in Opposition re #8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by City of New Haven, Marcela Garcia(in her personal capacity), Marcela Garcia(in her official capacity as Manager of Human Resources and Benefits), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her personal capacity), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her official capacity as Director of Youth and Recreation). (Williams, Roderick) |
| Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Michelle Marie Duprey on behalf of Marcela Garcia(in her personal capacity), Marcela Garcia(in her official capacity as Manager of Human Resources and Benefits), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her personal capacity), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her official capacity as Director of Youth and Recreation) Michelle Duprey (Duprey, Michelle) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by Roderick Ryan Williams on behalf of Marcela Garcia(in her personal capacity), Marcela Garcia(in her official capacity as Manager of Human Resources and Benefits), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her personal capacity), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her official capacity as Director of Youth and Recreation) (Williams, Roderick) |
| Filing 25 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Dawn Lewis. City of New Haven served on 2/6/2024, answer due 2/27/2024; Marcela Garcia(in her personal capacity) served on 2/6/2024, answer due 2/27/2024; Marcela Garcia(in her official capacity as Manager of Human Resources and Benefits) served on 2/6/2024, answer due 2/27/2024; Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her personal capacity) served on 2/6/2024, answer due 2/27/2024; Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her official capacity as Director of Youth and Recreation) served on 2/6/2024, answer due 2/27/2024. (Bucci, Thomas) |
| Filing 24 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Thomas O. Farrish: Telephonic Pre-Settlement Conference held on 2/8/2024. The parties agreed that it would be premature to schedule a settlement conference when the defendant's representation is unresolved. (See ECF No. 20.) Judge Farrish will convene another pre-conference to discuss the scheduling of a settlement conference on the earlier of either (a) other counsel appearing for the defendant or (b) the defendant electing to proceed with current counsel on the briefing of the pending motion for preliminary injunction. Time 11 minutes (Wood, R.) |
| Reset Deadlines as to #8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Responses due by 2/16/2024. Replies due by 2/21/2024. (Bozek, Michael) |
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Filing 23
ORDER granting #20 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendant City of New Haven shall respond to Plaintiff's Motion for Preliminary Injunction by February 16, 2024. Plaintiff's reply shall be due by February 21, 2024. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 2/7/2024. (Hagemann, Emma)
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| Filing 21 Initial Discovery Protocols for Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 2/7/2024.(Bozek, Michael) |
| Filing 20 First MOTION for Extension of Time until 02/16/2024 to respond to Motion for Preliminary Injunction by City of New Haven. (Williams, Roderick) |
| Filing 19 AFFIDAVIT re #8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Signed By Dawn Lewis filed by Dawn Lewis. (Bucci, Thomas) |
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Filing 18
ORDER re: Settlement Conference. Judge Farrish would like to have a preliminary discussion with counsel about the potential timing of a settlement conference on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. The discussion will take place telephonically and it not expected to last more than fifteen minutes. Counsel may access the conference by dialing 888-557-8511 and entering the pass code of 4478772# when prompted. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Farrish on 2/5/24.(Wood, R.)
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Filing 17
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Thomas O. Farrish to conduct a settlement conference. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 2/5/2024.(Bozek, Michael)
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| Filing 22 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Sarala V. Nagala: Status Conference held on 2/2/2024. 10 minutes (Court Reporter Denae Hovland.) (Bozek, Michael) |
| Set Deadline: Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 3/17/2024. (Bozek, Michael) |
| Set Deadlines as to #8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction. Responses due by 2/13/2024. Replies due by 2/15/2024. (Bozek, Michael) |
| Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Michelle Marie Duprey on behalf of City of New Haven 14109 (Duprey, Michelle) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Roderick Ryan Williams on behalf of City of New Haven (Williams, Roderick) |
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Filing 14
ORDER. Following the status conference with the parties on February 2, 2024, the Court sets the following briefing schedule regarding Plaintiff's pending motion for a preliminary injunction. Plaintiff shall supplement the motion for preliminary injunction with an affidavit setting forth the factual details discussed on the record at the conference by February 5, 2024. Defendants shall respond to the motion for preliminary injunction by February 13, 2024. Plaintiff shall file a reply by February 15, 2024. The Court will also refer the parties to a United States Magistrate Judge as soon as possible, to discuss the potential for early settlement of this matter. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 2/2/2024.(Hagemann, Emma)
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| Filing 13 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Status Conference set for 2/2/2024 at 03:00 PM via Zoom before Judge Sarala V. Nagala. NOTICE regarding hearing via Zoom: The status conference scheduled for 2/2/2024 at 3:00 PM will be conducted via Zoom. Call-in and Public Access Number: 1-669-254-5252 US (San Jose) or 1-646-828-7666 US (New York)Meeting ID: 160 508 1452 Meeting Password: 383875The Court will distribute the video link to the parties via email.Please note: Members of the public are permitted to join this hearing by audio only using the public access number above. Video participation is permitted by the parties and counsel only. This is in accordance with the remote access policies of the Judicial Conference of the United States, which governs the practices of the federal courts. All persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, screenshots, streaming, and rebroadcasting in any form, of court proceedings. Violation of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including restricted entry to future hearings, denial of entry to future hearings, or any other sanctions deemed necessary by the court. (Bozek, Michael) |
| Filing 12 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS REISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *City of New Haven, Marcela Garcia(in her personal capacity), Marcela Garcia(in her official capacity as Manager of Human Resources and Benefits), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her personal capacity), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her official capacity as Director of Youth and Recreation)* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Thomas W. Bucci* *Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, P.C.* *1000 Bridgeport Avenue Ste 5th Floor Suite 501* *Shelton, CT 06484*. (Mendez, D) |
| Filing 11 ENTERED IN ERROR* ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *City of New Haven, Marcela Garcia(in her personal capacity), Marcela Garcia(in her official capacity as Manager of Human Resources and Benefits), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her personal capacity), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her official capacity as Director of Youth and Recreation)* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. Attorney *Thomas W. Bucci* *Willinger, Willinger & Bucci, P.C.* *1000 Bridgeport Avenue, Ste 5th Floor Suite 501* *Shelton, CT 06484*. (Mendez, D) Modified on 2/1/2024 (Mendez, D). |
| Filing 10 Memorandum in Support re #8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction filed by Dawn Lewis. (Bucci, Thomas) |
| Filing 9 MOTION for Order to Show Cause re Motion for Preliminary Injunction by Dawn Lewis. (Bucci, Thomas) |
| Filing 8 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Dawn Lewis.Responses due by 2/22/2024 (Bucci, Thomas) |
| Request for Clerk to issue summons as to City of New Haven, Marcela Garcia(in her personal capacity), Marcela Garcia(in her official capacity as Manager of Human Resources and Benefits), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her personal capacity), Gwendolyn B. Williams(in her official capacity as Director of Youth and Recreation). (Bucci, Thomas) |
| Filing 7 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 #1 Complaint, filed by Dawn Lewis, #3 Order on Pretrial Deadlines, #5 Standing Protective Order, #4 Electronic Filing Order, 2 Notice re: Disclosure Statement, #6 Notice. Signed by Clerk on 1/30/2024. (Mendez, D) |
| Filing 6 Notice re Initial Discovery Protocols. Signed by Clerk on 1/29/2024. (Attachments: #1 Initial Discovery Attachment) (Mendez, D) |
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Filing 5
Standing Protective Order. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 1/29/2024. (Mendez, D)
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Filing 4
ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 1/29/2024. (Mendez, D)
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Filing 3
Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 3/29/2024. Discovery due by 7/30/2024. Dispositive Motions due by 9/3/2024. Signed by Clerk on 1/29/2024. (Mendez, D)
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| Filing 2 Notice: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1, a disclosure statement must be filed with a party's first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the Court and must be supplemented if any required information changes during the case. Signed by Clerk on 1/29/24.(Hushin, Z.) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against City of New Haven, Marcela Garcia (in her personal capacity), Marcela Garcia(in her official capacity as Manager of Human Resources and Benefits), Gwendolyn B. Williams, (in her personal capacity), Gwendolyn B. Williams, (in her official capacity as Director of Youth and Recreation) ( Filing fee $405 receipt number ACTDC-7628756.), filed by Dawn Lewis.(Bucci, Thomas) Modified on 1/29/2024 to correct parties(Hushin, Z.). |
| Judge Sarala V. Nagala and Judge Maria E. Garcia added. (Oliver, T.) |
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