Stancuna v. Town of Wallingford et al
| Vernon Stancuna |
| Town of Wallingford, Vincent Anastasio, Stephen Jaques, Michael Friello and Brian Nowek |
| 3:2025cv01752 |
| October 16, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut |
| Kari A Dooley |
| Thomas O Farrish |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 33
EXHIBIT: Police Report by Vernon Stancuna. (Freberg, B)
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Filing 32
REPLY to Response to #25 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Vincent Anastasio, Michael Friello, Stephen Jaques, Brian Nowek, Town of Wallingford. (Tallberg, James)
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Filing 31
OBJECTION re #25 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Vernon Stancuna. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Envelope)(Freberg, B)
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Filing 30
ORDER denying #24 Motion to Compel. On December 17, 2025, Plaintiff filed a Motion to Compel seeking an order enforcing a subpoena purportedly issued as to Lieutenant Sarchico, regarding a request for records from the Wallingford Police Department. See ECF No. 24. Plaintiff's Motion is DENIED without prejudice, in light of its various procedural shortcomings, to include, inter alia, the fact that Plaintiff sought to compel a response to his subpoena that, per its own terms, was not yet overdue. See ECF No. 24 at 3. For avoidance of doubt, the discovery period in this litigation has not begun, and will not begin until the Court rules on Defendants' pending Motion to Stay Discovery. ECF No. 26. To that end, though technically overdue, the parties' obligation to file a Rule 26(f) Report is likewise stayed pending the Court's resolution of the Motion to Stay Discovery. Plaintiff is admonished that notwithstanding his status as a pro se litigant, he remains obligated to comply with the applicable Federal and Local Rules. See Ezeh v. McDonald, No. 13-CV-6563 (EAW), 2016 WL 11812000, at *1 (W.D.N.Y. May 2, 2016). It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on January 12, 2026. (Spears, A.)
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Filing 29
OBJECTION re #24 MOTION to Compel filed by Vincent Anastasio, Michael Friello, Stephen Jaques, Brian Nowek, Town of Wallingford. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Tallberg, James)
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Filing 28
ORDER granting #27 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff shall respond to Defendants' #25 Motion to Dismiss and #26 Motion to Stay Discovery on or before March 10, 2026. This deadline will not be further extended. Further, the Court reminds Plaintiff that in seeking extensions of time, pursuant to Local Rule 7(b)(2), he is required to, inter alia, include a statement advising the Court "that (1) [he] has inquired of all [Defendants] and there is agreement or objection to the motion, or that (2) despite diligent effort, including making the inquiry in sufficient time to afford [Defendants] a reasonable opportunity to respond, [he] cannot ascertain the position(s) of the [Defendants]." Future failures to comply with Local Rule 7(b)(2) will result in the denial of non-compliant motions for extension of time without prejudice to refiling of a compliant motion. Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on January 7, 2026. (Spears, A.)
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Filing 27
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #25 MOTION to Dismiss by Vernon Stancuna. Motions referred to Thomas O. Farrish(Freberg, B)
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Filing 26
MOTION to Stay Discovery by Vincent Anastasio, Michael Friello, Stephen Jaques, Brian Nowek, Town of Wallingford.Responses due by 1/9/2026 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)Motions referred to Thomas O. Farrish(Tallberg, James)
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Filing 25
MOTION to Dismiss by Vincent Anastasio, Michael Friello, Stephen Jaques, Brian Nowek, Town of Wallingford.Responses due by 1/9/2026 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Notice to Pro Se Litigant)Motions referred to Thomas O. Farrish(Tallberg, James)
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Filing 24
MOTION to Compel by Vernon Stancuna.Responses due by 1/7/2026 Motions referred to Thomas O. Farrish(Freberg, B)
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Filing 23
ORDER granting #22 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants shall respond to the Complaint on or before December 22, 2025. Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on November 17, 2025. (Spears, A.)
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Filing 22
First MOTION for Extension of Time until December 22, 2025 Answer Complaint by Vincent Anastasio, Michael Friello, Stephen Jaques, Brian Nowek, Town of Wallingford. Motions referred to Thomas O. Farrish(Tallberg, James)
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Filing 21
NOTICE of Appearance by Keith T. Trumbo on behalf of Vincent Anastasio, Michael Friello, Stephen Jaques, Brian Nowek, Town of Wallingford (Trumbo, Keith)
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Filing 20
NOTICE of Appearance by James Newhall Tallberg on behalf of Vincent Anastasio, Michael Friello, Stephen Jaques, Brian Nowek, Town of Wallingford (Tallberg, James)
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Filing 19
ORDER denying #12 Motion to Transfer; denying #15 Motion to Transfer. Plaintiff seeks to transfer the instant civil proceeding to District Judge Alvin W. Thompson, in light of Judge Thompson's familiarity with Plaintiff's prior litigation in this District. Plaintiff is not seeking recusal of the undersigned pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 144 and does not cite to any authority supporting the instant requests, or the broader notion that a litigant is entitled to the district judge of his choosing. Moreover, this Court is confident that it can adjudicate this matter impartially, notwithstanding that it has not presided over any of Plaintiff's prior cases. Accordingly, Plaintiff's Motions to Transfer are DENIED. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on November 12, 2025. (Spears, A.)
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Filing 18
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Vernon Stancuna. Vincent Anastasio served on 10/31/2025, answer due 11/21/2025; Michael Friello served on 10/31/2025, answer due 11/21/2025; Stephen Jaques served on 10/31/2025, answer due 11/21/2025; Brian Nowek served on 10/31/2025, answer due 11/21/2025; Town of Wallingford served on 10/31/2025, answer due 11/21/2025. (Fanelle, N.)
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Filing 17
ORDER terminating as moot #16 Motion to Withdraw IFP. By the time this motion arrived at the Clerk's Office, Judge Dooley had already denied Mr. Stancuna's motion to proceed in forma pauperis as moot because he had paid the fee. His Motion to Withdraw IFP is therefore likewise moot. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Farrish on 11/3/25. (Wood, R.)
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Filing 16
MOTION to Withdraw IFP by Vernon Stancuna. Motions referred to Thomas O. Farrish. (Fanelle, N.)
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Filing 15
MOTION to Transfer to Judge Thompson by Vernon Stancuna. (Fanelle, N.)
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Filing 14
Consent to Electronic Notice by Vernon Stancuna (Fanelle, N.)
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Filing 13
ORDER denying as moot #2 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis; finding as moot #10 Recommended Ruling. On October 27, 2025, the Court received the filing fee from Plaintiff. Accordingly, Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, which sought to commence this civil action without prepayment of fees, costs, or security therefor, is DENIED as moot. For the same reason, Judge Farrish's #10 Recommended Ruling is necessarily moot. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on October 28, 2025. (Spears, A.)
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Filing 12
MOTION to Transfer Judge by Vernon Stancuna. (Fanelle, N.)
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Filing 11
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Vincent Anastasio, Michael Friello, Stephen Jaques, Brian Nowek, Town of Wallingford* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. *Vernon Stancuna* *85 West Dayton Hill Rd* *Wallingford, CT 06492*. (Kelsey, N)
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Request for Clerk to issue summons as to Vincent Anastasio, Michael Friello, Stephen Jaques, Brian Nowek, Town of Wallingford. (Kelsey, N)
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Filing fee received from Vernon Stancuna: $ 405.00, receipt number HFD-22731 Signed by Clerk on 10/27/2025. (Kelsey, N)
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Filing 10
RECOMMENDED RULING - recommending that Judge Dooley deny the plaintiff's IFP motion at ECF No. #2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Vernon Stancuna, 5 Pages. Objections due by 11/12/2025. Signed by Judge Thomas O. Farrish on 10/23/25.(Wood, R.)
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Filing 9
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Thomas O. Farrish for a ruling on #2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis and for review of the Complaint pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1915. Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on 10/20/2025.(Gould, K)
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Filing 8
Notice to Counsel and Litigants Regarding AI-Assisted Research: Attorneys and pro se litigants alike should exercise great caution in submitting any AI-generated language in filings before the Court. Use of AI without verification of the accuracy of the information it generates like any other shoddy research method from other sources or tools implicates Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, the central purpose of which is to deter baseless filings in district court and thus to streamline the administration and procedure of the federal courts. Rule 11 applies fully to actions filed by pro se litigants.Therefore, all parties are on notice that the Court has a no-tolerance policy for any briefing (AI-assisted or not) that hallucinates legal propositions or otherwise severely misstates the law. Such filings will often result in sanctions absent reasonable excuse. See generally Willis v. U.S. Bank Nat'l Ass'n et al, No. 3:25-CV-516-BN, 2025 WL 1408897 (N.D. Tex. May 15, 2025). Signed by Clerk on 10/16/2025.(Fanelle, N.)
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Filing 7
Notice of Option to Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction.(Fanelle, N.)
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Filing 6
Standing Protective Order Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on 10/16/2025. (Fanelle, N.)
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Filing 5
ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on 10/16/2025. (Fanelle, N.)
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Filing 4
Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 12/15/2025 Discovery due by 4/17/2026 Dispositive Motions due by 5/22/2026. Signed by Clerk on 10/16/2025. (Fanelle, N.)
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Filing 3
Notice: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1(b), a disclosure statement required under Rule 7.1(a) 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 10/16/2025.(Denault, S)
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Filing 2
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Vernon Stancuna. (Denault, S)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against Vincent Anastasio, Michael Friello, Stephen Jaques, Brian Nowek, Town of Wallingford, filed by Vernon Stancuna.(Denault, S)
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CASE ASSIGNMENT: District Judge Kari A. Dooley assigned to the case. If the District Judge issues an Order of Referral to a Magistrate Judge for any matter other than settlement, the matter will be referred to Magistrate Judge Thomas O. Farrish. (Freberg, B)
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