Huang et al v. Wen et al
Plaintiff: Juan Huang and Feng Peng
Defendant: Li Wen, Yale University and Gregg Curran
Case Number: 3:2026cv00607
Filed: April 16, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Presiding Judge: Kari A Dooley
Nature of Suit: Racketeer/Corrupt Organization
Cause of Action: 18 U.S.C. § 1962 Racketeering (RICO) Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 24, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER granting #31 Motion to Stay Discovery. See attached. The resuming of discovery shall be addressed, as may be necessary, upon adjudication of the pending motions to dismiss. Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on 9/24/2026. (ES)
September 3, 2026 Filing 47 REPLY to Response to #34 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Li Wen. (Blake, Amanda)
August 20, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER granting #42 Motion for Extension of Time; granting #43 Motion for Extension of Time. Defendants shall file their replies in support of their Motions to Dismiss by September 3, 2026. Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on 8/20/2026. (AL)
August 20, 2026 Filing 45 REPLY to Response to #28 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Gregg Curran. (Gooley, Brendan)
August 20, 2026 Filing 44 REPLY to Response to #27 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Yale University. (Gooley, Brendan)
August 20, 2026 Filing 43 MOTION for Extension of Time until September 3, 2026 to Submit Replies in Further Support of Their Motions to Dismiss by Gregg Curran, Yale University. (Gooley, Brendan)
August 19, 2026 Filing 42 MOTION for Extension of Time until September 3, 2026 to Respond to Plaintiffs' Objection to Defendant Wen's Motion to Dismiss by Li Wen. (Blake, Amanda)
August 6, 2026 Filing 41 RESPONSE re #34 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Juan Huang, Feng Peng. (Attachments: #1 Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendant Li Wen's Motion to Dismiss)(Peng, Feng)
August 6, 2026 Filing 40 RESPONSE re #28 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Juan Huang, Feng Peng. (Attachments: #1 Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendant Gregg Curran's Motion to Dismiss, #2 Exhibit Redacted YPD Inestigation Report)(Peng, Feng)
August 6, 2026 Filing 39 RESPONSE re #27 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Juan Huang, Feng Peng. (Attachments: #1 Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Defendant Yale University's Motion to Dismiss, #2 Exhibit Redacted YPD Inestigation Report, #3 Exhibit CRB Calls For Yale Police Accountability)(Peng, Feng)
August 5, 2026 Filing 38 REPLY to Response to #31 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Gregg Curran, Yale University. (Gooley, Brendan)
August 5, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER taking under advisement #31 Defendants Yale University and Gregg Curran's Motion to Stay. The Court cannot properly assess the Motion to Stay unless and until it can assess the strength of the pending #27 #28 Motions to Dismiss, which are still in briefing. Plaintiffs' opposition to the motions to dismiss is due by August 10, 2026. The Court will take up the Motion to Stay thereafter. In the meantime, discovery shall be and is STAYED pending adjudication of the Motion to Stay. Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on 8/5/2026. (AL)
July 22, 2026 Filing 36 RESPONSE re #31 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Juan Huang, Feng Peng. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Yale and Gregg Curran's Motion to Stay, #2 Exhibit Exhibit A - Meet-and-Confer Regarding Stay of Discovery)(Peng, Feng)
July 20, 2026 Filing 35 NOTICE by Li Wen to Self-Represented Litigants (Blake, Amanda)
July 20, 2026 Filing 34 MOTION to Dismiss by Li Wen.Responses due by 8/10/2026 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit A)(Blake, Amanda)
July 20, 2026 Filing 33 NOTICE of Appearance by Amanda J Blake on behalf of Li Wen (Blake, Amanda)
July 8, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER granting #30 Motion to Align Rule 12 Briefing Schedule. Plaintiffs' deadline to respond to the pending Motions to Dismiss, ECF Nos. #27 , #28 , is extended to 21 days after the filing of Defendant Li Wen's answer or motion under Rule 12(b). Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on 7/8/2026. (AL)
July 8, 2026 Filing 31 MOTION to Stay Discovery by Gregg Curran, Yale University.Responses due by 7/29/2026 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support)(Gooley, Brendan)
July 1, 2026 Filing 30 MOTION Align Rule 12 briefing schedule and permit consolidated opposition by Juan Huang, Feng Peng.Responses due by 7/22/2026 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Notice and Request for Waiver of Service, #2 Exhibit WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Yale University, #3 Exhibit WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Gregg Curran, #4 Exhibit WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Li Wen, #5 Exhibit Correspondence Regarding Consolidated Rule 12 Briefing Schedule)(Peng, Feng)
June 22, 2026 Filing 29 NOTICE by Gregg Curran, Yale University (Notice to Self-Represented Litigant Concerning Motion to Dismiss) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C)(Gooley, Brendan)
June 22, 2026 Filing 28 MOTION to Dismiss by Gregg Curran.Responses due by 7/13/2026 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit A)(Gooley, Brendan)
June 22, 2026 Filing 27 MOTION to Dismiss by Yale University.Responses due by 7/13/2026 (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H, #10 Exhibit I)(Gooley, Brendan)
May 26, 2026 Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by James M. Sconzo on behalf of Gregg Curran, Yale University (Sconzo, James)
May 26, 2026 Filing 25 Disclosure Statement by Yale University. (Gooley, Brendan)
May 26, 2026 Filing 24 NOTICE of Appearance by Brendan Gooley on behalf of Gregg Curran, Yale University (Gooley, Brendan)
May 22, 2026 Filing 23 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Li Wen waiver sent on 5/22/2026, answer due 7/21/2026 filed by Li Wen. (Rose, Michael)
May 22, 2026 Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael J. Rose on behalf of Li Wen (Rose, Michael)
May 21, 2026 Filing 21 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Gregg Curran waiver sent on 4/21/2026, answer due 6/22/2026 filed by Juan Huang; Feng Peng. (Peng, Feng)
May 21, 2026 Filing 20 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Yale University waiver sent on 4/21/2026, answer due 6/22/2026 filed by Juan Huang; Feng Peng. (Peng, Feng)
May 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER granting #3 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. Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on 5/7/2026. (Lacina, A)
May 7, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #2 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. Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on 5/7/2026. (Lacina, A)
May 5, 2026 Filing 17 RICO Case Statement by Juan Huang, Feng Peng re #1 Complaint. (Limberti, L)
April 21, 2026 Filing 16 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Gregg Curran, Li Wen, Yale University* with answer to complaint due within *21* days. *Juan Huang and Feng Peng* *470 Prospect Street* *Apt. 53* *New Haven, CT 06511*. (Limberti, L) Modified on 4/21/2026 to remove "Attorney" before pro-se litigants (Limberti, L).
April 21, 2026 Filing 15 NOTICE REGARDING SERVICE: The self-represented plaintiff shall proceed with service upon the defendant(s) pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and may refer to pages 8-11 of the Court's Guide for Self-Represented Parties found on our website here: https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/rules-and-forms. If service is not effected by 7/20/2026, the case will be subject to dismissal. Dismissal due by 7/20/2026. Signed by Clerk on 4/21/2026.(Limberti, L)
April 21, 2026 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 #2 MOTION by Self-Represented Litigant to Participate in Electronic Filing filed by Juan Huang, #3 MOTION by Self-Represented Litigant to Participate in Electronic Filing filed by Feng Peng, #11 Notice of Option to Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction, #5 Consent to Electronic Notice filed by Feng Peng, #1 Complaint filed by Juan Huang, Feng Peng, #12 Notice re: Initial Discovery Protocols, #4 Consent to Electronic Notice filed by Juan Huang, #9 Standing Protective Order, 6 Notice re: Disclosure Statement, #8 Electronic Filing Order, #7 Order on Pretrial Deadlines, 10 Notice re: AI-Assisted Research,,,, 13 Notice re: Non-Prisoner Pro Se Cases,,, Signed by Clerk on 4/21/2026.(Limberti, L)
April 16, 2026 Filing 13 NOTICE. Pro Se parties may review the District Court's Guide for Self-Represented Litigants, available at https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/forms/guide-self-represented-litigants, for information regarding Court procedures. Pro Se parties may also seek to consult with the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Program for legal advice about this matter. The Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Program is available for limited scope legal counseling, explaining court orders and civil procedure, reviewing draft filings, and conducting legal research. Non-prisoner pro se parties may apply for assistance by calling 203-582-7030 and leaving a voicemail or sending an email to: [email protected]. More information regarding the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Program can be found at https://law.qu.edu/academics/clinics-and-externships/federal-pro-se-legal-assistance-program/(Limberti, L)
April 16, 2026 Filing 12 Notice re: Initial Discovery Protocols.Initial Discovery opt out notice due by 4/23/2026. Signed by Clerk on 04/16/2026. (Attachments: #1 Discovery Attachment)(Limberti, L)
April 16, 2026 Filing 11 Notice of Option to Consent to Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction to conduct all proceedings in this civil action (including presiding over a jury or non-jury trial) and to order the entry of final judgment.(Limberti, L)
April 16, 2026 Filing 10 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 04/16/2026.(Limberti, L)
April 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 Standing Protective Order Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on 04/16/2026.(Limberti, L)
April 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Kari A. Dooley on 04/16/2026.(Limberti, L)
April 16, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 7 Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 6/15/2026, Discovery due by 10/16/2026, Dispositive Motions due by 11/20/2026. Signed by Clerk on 04/16/2026. (Limberti, L)
April 16, 2026 Filing 6 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 4/16/2026.(Freberg, B)
April 16, 2026 Filing 5 Consent to Electronic Notice by Feng Peng (Freberg, B)
April 16, 2026 Filing 4 Consent to Electronic Notice by Juan Huang (Freberg, B)
April 16, 2026 Filing 3 MOTION by Self-Represented Litigant to Participate in Electronic Filing by Feng Peng. (Freberg, B)
April 16, 2026 Filing 2 MOTION by Self-Represented Litigant to Participate in Electronic Filing by Juan Huang. (Freberg, B)
April 16, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Gregg Curran, Li Wen, Yale University, filed by Juan Huang, Feng Peng. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Freberg, B)
April 16, 2026 Filing fee received from Juan Huang and Feng Peng: $ 405.00, receipt number 31715 (Freberg, B) Modified on 4/21/2026 to add receipt number(Freberg, B).
April 16, 2026 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)
April 16, 2026 Request for Clerk to issue summons as to Gregg Curran, Li Wen, Yale University. (Freberg, B)

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