Medico v. ONS MSO, LLC et al
| Gina Medico |
| ONS MSO Midco, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, Erika Riley, Susan Gordon, ONS MSO, LLC also known as Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates doing business as Spire Orthopedic Partners and Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates |
| 3:2025cv02090 |
| December 15, 2025 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut |
| Sarala V Nagala |
| Civil Rights: Jobs |
| 42 U.S.C. § 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment) |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 45 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Maria E. Garcia: Settlement Conference held on 5/27/2026. The case is reported settled. Total Time: 5 hours. (AE) |
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Filing 44
LOCAL RULE 41(b) ORDER. The Magistrate Judge has reported that this action has settled. Rather than continue to keep the case open on the docket, the Clerk is directed to administratively close the file immediately, without prejudice to reopening by any party on or before July 13, 2026. If the parties wish to file a stipulation of dismissal, they may do so on or before July 13, 2026. The dates set forth in this order may be extended for good cause, upon a motion filed in accordance with Local Rule 7(b). Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 5/27/2026. (GV)
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| Answer deadline updated for Susan Gordon to 6/3/2026; Kohlberg & Company, LLC to 6/3/2026; ONS MSO Midco to 6/3/2026; ONS MSO, LLC to 6/3/2026; Erika Riley to 6/3/2026. (Denault, S) |
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Filing 43
ORDER granting #42 Motion to Stay Deadline to Respond to Amended Complaint. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's amended complaint at ECF No. #37 no later than June 3, 2026 or seven days after any settlement conference if the matter does not settle at the May 27, 2026, settlement conference, whichever is sooner. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 3/26/2026. (Valle, G)
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| Filing 42 MOTION to Stay Deadline to Respond to Amended Complaint by Susan Gordon, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, ONS MSO, LLC, Erika Riley.Responses due by 4/15/2026 (Strange, Margaret) |
| Filing 41 NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. ALL PERSONS ENTERING THE COURTHOUSE MUST PRESENT PHOTO IDENTIFICATION. Settlement Conference set for 5/27/2026 at 10:00 AM before Judge Maria E. Garcia. (Ohotnicky, R) |
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Filing 40
ORDER: A Settlement Conference is scheduled for May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Please see the attached Settlement Conference Order for detailed instructions regarding the Conference. Signed by Judge Maria E. Garcia on 3/19/26. (Ohotnicky, R)
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| Filing 39 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Maria E. Garcia: Telephonic pre-settlement conference held on 3/19/2026. Total Time: 10 minutes (Santos, S) |
| Answer deadline updated for Susan Gordon to 3/27/2026; Kohlberg & Company, LLC to 3/27/2026; ONS MSO Midco to 3/27/2026; ONS MSO, LLC to 3/27/2026; Erika Riley to 3/27/2026. (Bergeson, S) |
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Filing 38
ORDER. Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a)(1)(B), a party may amend its pleading once as a matter of course within 21 days after service of a motion under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(e) for a more definite statement. Here, Defendants filed such a motion on February 19, 2026, so Plaintiff's 21-day period to amend as of right would have expired on March 12, 2026. On March 13, 2026, Plaintiff filed an amended complaint, which identifies which claims are brought against which Defendants -- the primary flaw Defendants identified with Plaintiff's original complaint in their motion for a more definite statement. See ECF Nos. 29-1, #37 . Although the amended complaint was filed one day beyond the 21-day period, the Court will excuse Plaintiff's delay because she is a pro se litigant and amendments are to be granted freely "when justice so requires." See Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(a)(3). The Scheduling Order in this matter provides that Plaintiff's requests to amend made before March 26, 2026, will be governed by Rule 15. See ECF No. #27 at 1.Thus, the Court will consider the amended complaint to be the operative complaint in this matter. By March 27, 2026, Defendants shall file an answer or other response to the amended complaint, or a notice stating that they seek to have their earlier-filed motion for a more definite statement applied against the amended complaint. See Pettaway v. Nat'l Recovery Sol's, LLC, 955 F.3d 299, 303 (2d Cir. 2020) (allowing a district court to either deny a pending motion to dismiss as moot upon the filing of an amended complaint or evaluating the motion in light of the facts alleged in the amended complaint). Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 3/16/2026. (Valle, G)
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| Filing 37 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Gina Medico.(Medico, Gina) |
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Filing 36
ORDER re 35 Order Referring Case for Settlement. Telephonic pre-settlement conference set for March 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. before Judge Maria E. Garcia.To join the conference call, please dial:203-684-6202And enter the conference ID number:789 639 302# A date for the settlement conference will be set during the telephone call. Because the parties will likely be ordered to attend the settlement conference, either in-person or via videoconference, counsel are instructed to obtain their clients' schedules over the next ninety days and have them available during the pre-settlement conference. Counsel should also have their own calendars available to aid in scheduling. During the telephone call, counsel should be prepared to discuss what, if any, information needs to be exchanged and anything else that needs to be accomplished prior to the settlement conference to maximize its chances of success. If either counsel has a firm, unavoidable conflict at the appointed date and time, e.g., a previously-scheduled appearance in another court, (s)he should not file a motion for continuance on the docket but rather should call Chambers at 203-773-2022 as soon as possible with opposing counsel on the line to work out an alternate day and time for the pre-settlement conference with Judge Garcia's law clerk. Signed by Judge Maria E. Garcia on 3/13/2026.(Santos, S)
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Filing 35
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Maria E. Garcia for Settlement Conference. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on March 12, 2026.(Bergeson, S)
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Filing 34
ORDER granting #32 Motion to Stay Discovery Pending Settlement Conference. Finding good cause to stay discovery so that the parties may focus on settlement and obtain a ruling on Defendants' motion for a more definite statement, the Court grants this request for a period of 90 days or seven days after any settlement conference if the matter does not settle at the settlement conference, whichever is sooner. Within seven days of the settlement conference if the matter does not settle, or no later than June 10, 2026, the parties shall file: (1) a status report as to the progress of settlement discussions; and either (2a) a motion to continue the stay for a specific time period; or (2b) a motion to lift the stay, with a proposed schedule for recommencing and completing discovery. Plaintiff's response to Defendants' motion for a more definite statement remains due today, March 12, 2026. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 3/12/2026. (Denault, S)
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Filing 33
ORDER granting #31 Joint Motion for Referral to a Magistrate Judge for a Settlement Conference. The Clerk is directed to refer this action to a U.S. Magistrate Judge for purposes of a settlement conference. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 3/12/2026. (Valle, G)
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| Set Deadlines: Status Report due by 6/10/2026 (Denault, S) |
| Filing 32 Joint MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Settlement Conference by Susan Gordon, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, ONS MSO, LLC, Erika Riley.Responses due by 4/1/2026 (Strange, Margaret) |
| Filing 31 Joint MOTION for Referral to a Magistrate Judge for a Settlement Conference by Susan Gordon, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, ONS MSO, LLC, Erika Riley.Responses due by 3/30/2026 (Strange, Margaret) |
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Filing 30
ORDER granting #28 Motion for Sara R. Simeonidis to Withdraw as Attorney. Attorney Simeonidis is terminated from this action. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 2/20/2026. (Valle, G)
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| Filing 29 MOTION for More Definite Statement by Susan Gordon, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, ONS MSO, LLC, Erika Riley.Responses due by 3/12/2026 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(Strange, Margaret) |
| Filing 28 MOTION for Sara R. Simeonidis to Withdraw as Attorney by Susan Gordon, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, ONS MSO, LLC, Erika Riley. (Simeonidis, Sara) |
| Set Deadlines: Discovery due by 9/25/2026; Dispositive Motions due by 10/30/2026; Initial Status Report due by 6/24/2026; Second Status Report due by 10/2/2026 (Bergeson, S) |
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Filing 27
SCHEDULING ORDER: Disclosures pursuant to the Initial Discovery Protocols for Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action due March 23, 2026. Discovery due by September 25, 2026. Dispositive motions due by October 30, 2026. Initial Status Report due by June 24, 2026. Second Status Report due by October 2, 2026. All further deadlines are set forth in the attached scheduling order. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 2/4/2026. (Valle, G)
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| Filing 26 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Strange, Margaret) |
| Set Deadlines: Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 2/12/2026 (Bergeson, S) |
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Filing 25
Rule 26(f) NOTICE: The Court has reviewed the file in this case to monitor the parties' compliance with Local Rule 26(f). Local Rule 26(f) provides that, within thirty days after the appearance of any defendant, the attorneys of record and any unrepresented parties must confer for purposes described in Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f). Local Rule 26(f) further provides that, within fourteen days after the conference, the participants must jointly file a report of the conference using Form 26(f). It appears that more than forty-four days have passed since the appearance of a defendant in this case, but no report has been filed. Accordingly, it is hereby ordered that the parties must file on or before: February 12, 2026, (1) a written statement signed by all counsel of record demonstrating that this case is exempt from the requirement of filing a Rule 26(f) report; or (2) a Rule 26(f) report. Failure to comply with this order may result in dismissal of the action. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 1/29/2026. (Valle, G)
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| Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Margaret J. Strange on behalf of Susan Gordon, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, ONS MSO, LLC, Erika Riley (Strange, Margaret) |
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Filing 23
ORDER granting ECF No. #20 Motion by Self-Represented Litigant to Participate in Electronic Filing. Self-represented filers are required to comply with the Standard Electronic Filing Order docketed at case opening. See ECF No. #9 . Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on January 20, 2026. (Bergeson, S)
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| Filing 22 Appearance Self Represented Party by Gina Medico (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(Gaskins, A) |
| Filing 21 Consent to Electronic Notice by Gina Medico (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(Gaskins, A) |
| Filing 20 MOTION by Self-Represented Litigant to Participate in Electronic Filing by Gina Medico. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(Gaskins, A) |
| Filing 19 Initial Discovery Protocols for Employment Cases Alleging Adverse Action. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on January 9, 2026. (Bergeson, S) |
| Filing 18 Docket Entry Correction re #14 Electronic Service Documents Standing Order on Removed Cases PDF added. (Gaskins, A) |
| Answer deadline updated for Susan Gordon to 2/20/2026; Kohlberg & Company, LLC to 2/20/2026; ONS MSO Midco to 2/20/2026; ONS MSO, LLC to 2/20/2026; Erika Riley to 2/20/2026. (Bergeson, S) |
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Filing 17
ORDER granting #16 Motion for Extension of Time Until February 20, 2026 In Which to Respond to Complaint #1 Notice of Removal. Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's state court complaint by February 20, 2026. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 12/19/2025. (Valle, G)
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| Filing 16 MOTION for Extension of Time until February 20, 2026 In Which To Respond To Complaint #1 Notice of Removal, by Susan Gordon, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, ONS MSO, LLC, Erika Riley. (Strange, Margaret) |
| Answer deadline updated for Susan Gordon to 12/22/2025; Kohlberg & Company, LLC to 12/22/2025; ONS MSO Midco to 12/22/2025; ONS MSO, LLC to 12/22/2025; Erika Riley to 12/22/2025. (Bergeson, S) |
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Filing 15
ORDER. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 81(c)(2), Defendants shall answer or otherwise respond to the state court complaint by December 22, 2025. Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 12/17/2025. (Valle, G)
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| Filing 14 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 #9 Electronic Filing Order, 12 Notice re: AI-Assisted Research,,,, #11 Notice of Option to Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction, 7 Notice re: Disclosure Statement, #8 Order on Pretrial Deadlines, #10 Standing Protective Order, #1 Notice of Removal, filed by ONS MSO, LLC, Erika Riley, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, Susan Gordon, ONS MSO Midco, #13 Notice re: Initial Discovery Protocols Signed by Clerk on 12/16/2025.(Gaskins, A) (Additional attachment(s) added on 1/7/2026: #1 Standing order on removed cases) (Gaskins, A). |
| Filing 13 Notice re: Initial Discovery Protocols.Initial Discovery opt out notice due by 12/23/2025. Signed by Clerk on 12/16/2025. (Attachments: #1 Initial Discovery Protocol attachment)(Gaskins, A) |
| Filing 12 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 12/16/2025.(Gaskins, A) |
| Filing 11 Notice of Option to Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction.(Gaskins, A) |
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Filing 10
Standing Protective Order Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 12/15/2025.(Gaskins, A)
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Filing 9
ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Sarala V. Nagala on 12/15/2025.(Gaskins, A)
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Filing 8
Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 2/13/2026 Discovery due by 6/16/2026 Dispositive Motions due by 7/21/2026 Signed by Clerk on 12/15/2025.(Gaskins, A)
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| Filing 7 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 12/15/2025.(Murphy, T) |
| Set Deadlines: Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 1/28/2026 (Bergeson, S) |
| CASE ASSIGNMENT: District Judge Sarala V. Nagala 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. (Oliver, T.) |
| Filing 6 Disclosure Statement by Susan Gordon, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, ONS MSO, LLC, Erika Riley. (Simeonidis, Sara) Modified alias on 12/16/2025 (Murphy, T). |
| Filing 5 NOTICE by Susan Gordon, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, ONS MSO, LLC, Erika Riley re #1 Notice of Removal,, Statement Regarding Removal (Simeonidis, Sara) Modified alias on 12/16/2025 (Murphy, T). |
| Filing 4 NOTICE by Susan Gordon, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, ONS MSO, LLC, Erika Riley re #1 Notice of Removal,, Notice of Pending Motions (Simeonidis, Sara) Modified alias on 12/16/2025 (Murphy, T). |
| Filing 3 NOTICE by Susan Gordon, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, ONS MSO, LLC, Erika Riley re #1 Notice of Removal,, Certificate of Filing and Service of Petition for Removal (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Simeonidis, Sara) Modified to remove alias on 12/16/2025 (Murphy, T). |
| Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by Sara R. Simeonidis on behalf of Susan Gordon, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, ONS MSO, LLC, Erika Riley (Simeonidis, Sara) Modified alias on 12/16/2025 (Murphy, T). |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Susan Gordon, ONS MSO, LLC, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, Erika Riley from Superior Court Judicial District of New Haven, case number MMX-CV-25-6047871-S. Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ACTDC-8435421, filed by Susan Gordon, ONS MSO, LLC, Kohlberg & Company, LLC, ONS MSO Midco, Erika Riley. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Simeonidis, Sara) Modified to remove alias on 12/16/2025 (Murphy, T). |
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