Doyen v. RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Brittney Doyen
Defendant: RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc., MSC CRUISES (USA) LLC and MSC Cruises (SA)
Case Number: 0:2023cv61471
Filed: August 1, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Presiding Judge: Panayotta D Augustin-Birch
Referring Judge: William P Dimitrouleas
Nature of Suit: Marine
Cause of Action: 46 U.S.C. § 0688 Jones Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 28, 2023 Filing 66 Certificate of Other Affiliates by RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc. identifying Other Affiliate RWS Entertainment Group Ltd., Other Affiliate Casting by ARC, Inc., Other Affiliate Cheeky Monsters Ltd., Other Affiliate Kids Holidays Ltd., Other Affiliate Cambrian Entertainments (International) Ltd., Other Affiliate The Entertainment Department Ltd., Other Affiliate The Entertainment Department SL, Other Affiliate TED Holdings LTD, Other Affiliate The Production Associates Ltd, Other Affiliate The Experience Department (UK) Ltd, Other Affiliate Laytondings Entertainments Ltd for RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc. (Boyer, April)
September 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER Scheduling Mediation before J. Robert Kirk. Mediation Hearing set for 7/8/2024 09:30 AM Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 9/28/2023. See attached document for full details. (pc)
September 27, 2023 Filing 64 NOTICE of Mediator Selection and Hearing. Selected/Added MSC Cruises (SA), Robert J. Kirk as Mediator. Mediation Hearing set for 7/8/2024 at 9:30 a.m.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Renik, Mathew)
September 27, 2023 Filing 63 Defendant's REPLY to Response to Motion re #54 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss #50 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by MSC Cruises (SA). (Renik, Mathew)
September 22, 2023 Filing 62 MOTION for Judgment on the Pleadings As to Count I by RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.. (Boyer, April)
September 21, 2023 Filing 61 Defendant's Corporate Disclosure Statement by MSC Cruises (SA) (Renik, Mathew)
September 20, 2023 Filing 60 RESPONSE to Motion re #54 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss #50 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal Second Amended Complaint filed by Brittney Doyen. Replies due by 9/27/2023. (Black, Michael)
September 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 59 ORDER denying #58 Defendant's Motion to Stay Discovery. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 9/14/2023. See attached document for full details. (drz)
September 14, 2023 Filing 58 Defendant's MOTION to Stay Discovery Pending Resolution of it's Motion to Dismiss by MSC Cruises (SA). Responses due by 9/28/2023 (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Renik, Mathew)
September 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER SETTING DISCOVERY PROCEDURES Signed by US Magistrate Judge Panayotta D Augustin-Birch on 9/14/2023. See attached document for full details. (mdl)
September 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 56 ORDER SETTING TRIAL DATE & DISCOVERY DEADLINES, REFERRING CASE TO MEDIATION & REFERRING DISCOVERY MOTIONS TO UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE: (Jury Trial set for 1/13/2025 in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge William P. Dimitrouleas., Calendar Call set for 1/10/2025 10:00 AM in Fort Lauderdale Division before Judge William P. Dimitrouleas.) ORDER REFERRING CASE to US Magistrate Judge Panayotta D Augustin-Birch for Discovery Matters. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 9/12/2023. See attached document for full details. (pc) #Pattern Jury Instruction Builder - To access the latest, up to date changes to the 11th Circuit Pattern Jury Instructions go to https://pji.ca11.uscourts.gov or click here.
September 12, 2023 Filing 55 Joint SCHEDULING REPORT - Rule 26(f) by MSC Cruises (SA) (Attachments: #1 Proposed Joint Scheduling Order)(Renik, Mathew)
September 6, 2023 Filing 54 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss #50 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by MSC Cruises (SA). Responses due by 9/20/2023 (Renik, Mathew)
August 30, 2023 Filing 53 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint (Second Amended Complaint) by RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.. (Boyer, April)
August 30, 2023 Filing 52 NOTICE of Striking #51 Answer to Amended Complaint filed by RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc. (Second Amended Complaint) by RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc. (Boyer, April)
August 30, 2023 Filing 51 Stricken per DE #52 - ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Amended Complaint (Second Amended Complaint) by RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.. (Boyer, April) Modified text on 8/31/2023 (drz).
August 23, 2023 Filing 50 Second AMENDED COMPLAINT AND JURY DEMAND against MSC Cruises (SA), RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc. filed in response to Order Granting Motion for Leave, filed by Brittney Doyen. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Black, Michael)
August 23, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER: denying as moot #37 Motion to Dismiss; granting #48 Motion for Leave to File. Clerks Notice: Filer must separately re-file the amended pleading pursuant to Local Rule 15.1, unless otherwise ordered by the Judge (Amended Complaint due by 8/25/2023.). Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 8/23/2023. See attached document for full details. (pc)
August 22, 2023 Filing 48 Unopposed MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Brittney Doyen. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Second Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit Exhibit to Complaint, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Black, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 46 Clerk's Notice to Filer re #44 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default. Wrong Event Selected ; ERROR - The Filer selected the wrong event. The correction was made by the Clerk. It is not necessary to refile this document. (drz)
August 15, 2023 Filing 45 Clerk's Non-Entry of Default as to MSC Cruises (SA) - Motions Terminated: #44 Motion for Clerks Entry of Default. Reason: Responsive pleading (i.e. Motion for Extention of Time to File Answer to Complaint, Motion to Dismiss Complaint, etc) has been filed Signed by DEPUTY CLERK on 8/15/2023. (drz)
August 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 47 ORDER GRANTING MOTIONS TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE, CONSENT TO DESIGNATION AND REQUEST TO ELECTRONICALLY RECEIVE NOTICES OF ELECTRONIC FILING. granting #39 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Patrick J. O'Connor; granting #40 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Brendan Fradkin; granting #41 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Attorney Brian Beckcom. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 8/14/2023. See attached document for full details. (gqa)
August 14, 2023 Filing 44 MOTION For Default Against MSC Cruises, S.A. re #36 Order to Show Cause, by Brittney Doyen. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Black, Michael) Modified event on 8/15/2023 (drz).
August 14, 2023 Filing 43 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Claudia Marina Velasquez on behalf of RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.. Attorney Claudia Marina Velasquez added to party RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.(pty:dft). (Velasquez, Claudia)
August 14, 2023 Filing 42 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by April Lynn Boyer on behalf of RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.. Attorney April Lynn Boyer added to party RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.(pty:dft). (Boyer, April)
August 14, 2023 Filing 41 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Brian Beckcom. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-16840244 by Brittney Doyen. Responses due by 8/28/2023 (Attachments: #1 Certification, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Black, Michael)
August 14, 2023 Filing 40 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Brendan Fradkin. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-16840220 by Brittney Doyen. Responses due by 8/28/2023 (Attachments: #1 Certification, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Black, Michael)
August 14, 2023 Filing 39 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice, Consent to Designation, and Request to Electronically Receive Notices of Electronic Filing for Patrick J. O'Connor. Filing Fee $ 200.00 Receipt # AFLSDC-16840163 by Brittney Doyen. Responses due by 8/28/2023 (Attachments: #1 Certification, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Black, Michael)
August 14, 2023 Filing 38 NOTICE of Attorney Appearance by Michael Charles Black on behalf of Brittney Doyen. Attorney Michael Charles Black added to party Brittney Doyen(pty:pla). (Black, Michael)
August 8, 2023 Filing 37 Defendant's MOTION to Dismiss #23 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal by MSC Cruises (SA). Responses due by 8/22/2023 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Renik, Mathew)
August 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION: re #23 Amended Complaint/Amended Notice of Removal filed by Brittney Doyen, #25 Summons Returned Executed filed by Brittney Doyen. Show Cause Response due by 8/14/2023. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 8/7/2023. See attached document for full details. (pc)
August 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 Order Requiring Counsel to meet, File Joint Scheduling Report and Joint Discovery Report. Signed by Judge William P. Dimitrouleas on 8/1/2023. See attached document for full details. (pc)
August 1, 2023 Filing 34 Bar Letter re: Admissions sent to attorney Brian Beckcom, Patrick J. O'Connor, George P. Barbatsuly, mailing date August 1, 2023, (pt)
August 1, 2023 Filing 33 Clerks Notice of Judge Assignment to Judge William P. Dimitrouleas. Pursuant to 28 USC 636(c), the parties are hereby notified that the U.S. Magistrate Judge Panayotta Augustin-Birch is available to handle any or all proceedings in this case. If agreed, parties should complete and file the Consent form found on our website. It is not necessary to file a document indicating lack of consent. Pro se (NON-PRISONER) litigants may receive Notices of Electronic Filings (NEFS) via email after filing a Consent by Pro Se Litigant (NON-PRISONER) to Receive Notices of Electronic Filing. The consent form is available under the forms section of our website. (bb)
August 1, 2023 Filing 32 Case transferred in from New York Eastern; Case Number 1:23-cv-02771. Electronic file including transfer order and docket sheet received. .(bb).
July 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER. The parties' joint motion to transfer venue to the Southern District of Florida is granted. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to effectuate this transfer and close the case. Case transferred via ECF. ALL FILINGS ARE TO BE MADE IN THE TRANSFER COURT, DO NOT DOCKET TO THIS CASE. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 7/31/2023. (DG)
July 28, 2023 Filing 30 Joint MOTION to Change Venue (by Stipulation) by RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.. (Barbatsuly, George)
July 21, 2023 Filing 29 Letter Re: Proposed Discovery Plan and Request for Stay Pending Plaintiff's Decision on Transfer by Brittney Doyen (O'Connor, Patrick)
July 21, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER: Pursuant to the Scheduling Order entered at #5 , the parties were directed to submit a joint proposed discovery plan on the docket by July 19, 2023. The parties have failed to comply with this Court order and are directed to submit the outstanding discovery plan immediately. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 7/21/2023. (RO)
July 21, 2023 Opinion or Order SCHEDULING ORDER: In light of the #29 Letter, the initial conference by telephone previously scheduled for July 24, 2023 is canceled. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 7/21/2023. (RO)
July 18, 2023 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ann M. Donnelly: Pre Motion Conference held on 7/18/2023. Appearances by Patrick O'Connor for the plaintiff, George Barbatsuly for defendant RWS, and Mathew Renik and Steve Holman for defendant MSC. Case called. Discussion held. (Court Reporter Charleane Heading.)The parties are directed to submit a joint status letter by Friday, July 28, 2023. (JA)
July 14, 2023 Filing 28 ANSWER to #23 Amended Complaint by RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.. (Barbatsuly, George)
July 13, 2023 Opinion or Order RESCHEDULING ORDER: Due to a change in the Courts schedule the pre-motion conference set for 7/13/2023 is reset for 7/18/2023 and will be held via telephone. Each party should call the conference number: (888) 363-4734, and use access code: 9057625. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 7/13/2023. (DG)
July 11, 2023 Filing 27 Letter MOTION for pre motion conference re Scheduling Order, #26 Letter Seeking Permission to File a Motion to Change Venue under 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) by RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.. (Barbatsuly, George)
July 11, 2023 Filing 26 Letter Defendant's Letter Concerning Pre-Motion Conference by MSC Cruises S.A. (Renik, Mathew)
July 11, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER. The Court is in receipt of #26 #27 the defendants' letters. The pre-motion conference will proceed as scheduled on July 13, 2023. The Court will address #27 RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.'s proposed motion to transfer venue at the conference. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 7/11/2023. (JJ)
July 10, 2023 Opinion or Order SCHEDULING ORDER: The parties are directed to inform the Court, by July 11, 2023, whether the pre-motion conference should proceed as scheduled on July 13, 2023, or should be rendered moot in light of #23 the amended complaint. If the parties want to proceed with the conference, they can file supplemental letters, not to exceed two pages, addressing new arguments in light of the amended complaint. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 7/10/2023. (JJ)
July 6, 2023 Filing 25 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Brittney Doyen. MSC Cruises S.A. served on 6/30/2023, answer due 7/21/2023. (O'Connor, Patrick)
July 6, 2023 Opinion or Order RESCHEDULING ORDER: Due to a conflict in the Court's calendar, the pre-motion conference is rescheduled for July 13, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. The parties are directed to call the toll free number 888-363-4734. The Access Code 9057625. The parties are directed to dial in five minutes before the conference. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 7/6/2023. (JJ)
June 27, 2023 Filing 24 Summons Issued as to MSC Cruises S.A.. (RG)
June 26, 2023 Filing 23 AMENDED COMPLAINT against RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc., MSC Cruises S.A., filed by Brittney Doyen. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Summons) (O'Connor, Patrick)
June 23, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #22 Motion to Amend/Correct/Supplement. Plaintiff is directed to file the Amended Complaint by June 26, 2023. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 6/23/2023. (RO)
June 22, 2023 Filing 22 First MOTION to Amend/Correct/Supplement #1 Complaint, by Brittney Doyen. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Amended Complaint, #2 Affidavit Letter and Affidavit, #3 Proposed Summons Proposed Summons) (O'Connor, Patrick)
June 21, 2023 Filing 21 Corporate Disclosure Statement by RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc. (Barbatsuly, George)
June 21, 2023 Filing 20 Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, by RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of James Robert Weiss) (Barbatsuly, George)
June 21, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #20 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The deadline for defendant RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc. to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint is extended nunc pro tunc to July 14, 2023. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 6/21/2023. (RO)
May 23, 2023 Opinion or Order SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court is in receipt of #19 the parties' letter. The pre-motion conference scheduled for June 6, 2023 is rescheduled for July 6, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., and is converted into a phone conference. The parties are directed to call the toll free number 888-363-4734. The Access Code 9057625. The parties are directed to dial in five minutes before the conference. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 5/23/2023. (JJ)
May 22, 2023 Filing 19 Letter by MSC Cruises (USA), LLC (Renik, Mathew)
May 17, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER. The defendant's #17 motion for a pre-motion conference is granted. The pre-motion conference is set for June 6, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom 4G North. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 5/17/2023. (JJ)
May 15, 2023 Filing 18 Letter in Response by Brittney Doyen (Beckcom, Brian)
May 10, 2023 Opinion or Order SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court is in receipt of #17 the defendant's letter requesting a pre-motion conference. The plaintiff is directed to file a response, not to exceed 3 pages, by May 16, 2023. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 5/10/2023. (JJ)
May 9, 2023 Filing 17 Letter to arrange a pre-motion conference by MSC Cruises (USA), LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2) (Renik, Mathew)
April 28, 2023 Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Mathew Renik on behalf of MSC Cruises (USA), LLC (notification declined or already on case) (Renik, Mathew)
April 28, 2023 Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Steve Holman on behalf of MSC Cruises (USA), LLC (notification declined or already on case) (Holman, Steve)
April 27, 2023 Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Brittney Doyen. MSC Cruises (USA), LLC served on 4/19/2023, answer due 5/10/2023. (O'Connor, Patrick)
April 26, 2023 Filing 13 NOTICE by MSC Cruises (USA), LLC (Attachments: #1 Affidavit) (Renik, Mathew)
April 26, 2023 Filing 12 NOTICE by MSC Cruises (USA), LLC Notice of Filing Pro Hac Vice Affidavit (Attachments: #1 Affidavit) (Holman, Steve)
April 26, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #11 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Mathew Renik is permitted to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant MSC Cruises (USA), LLC. The attorney shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that s/he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure the $150 admission fee be submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 4/26/2023. (JR)
April 26, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Steve Holman is permitted to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Defendant MSC Cruises (USA), LLC. The attorney shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that s/he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure the $150 admission fee be submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 4/26/2023. (JR)
April 25, 2023 Filing 11 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-16631776 by MSC Cruises (USA), LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice) (Renik, Mathew)
April 25, 2023 Filing 10 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-16631684 by MSC Cruises (USA), LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Order on Admission to Practice) (Holman, Steve)
April 25, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER deferring ruling on #11 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Affidavit [11-1] must be notarized in order to comply with Local Rule 1.3. Counsel is directed to file a revised affidavit forthwith. Counsel shall use the event titled "Notice Other" on ECF to file their revised affidavit. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 4/25/2023. (JR)
April 25, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER deferring ruling on #10 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Affidavit [10-1] must be notarized in order to comply with Local Rule 1.3. Counsel is directed to file a revised affidavit forthwith. Counsel shall use the event titled "Notice Other" on ECF to file their revised affidavit. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 4/25/2023. (JR)
April 20, 2023 Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Brittney Doyen. RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc. served on 4/18/2023, answer due 5/9/2023. (O'Connor, Patrick)
April 19, 2023 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Brian Beckcom on behalf of Brittney Doyen (aty to be noticed) (Beckcom, Brian)
April 19, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Brendan Fradkin is permitted to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff. The attorney shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure the $150 admission fee be submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 4/19/2023. (RO)
April 19, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #6 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Brian Beckcom is permitted to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff. The attorney shall register for ECF, registration is available online at www.pacer.gov. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that he receives electronic notification of activity in this case. Also, the attorney shall ensure the $150 admission fee be submitted to the Clerks Office via filing the event Pro Hac Vice Filing Fee. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 4/19/2023. (RO)
April 18, 2023 Filing 7 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Brendan Fradkin) Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-16612310 by Brittney Doyen. (Attachments: #1 Certification, #2 Certification, #3 Certificate of Good Standing) (O'Connor, Patrick)
April 18, 2023 Filing 6 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Brian Beckcom) Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-16612288 by Brittney Doyen. (Attachments: #1 Certification, #2 Certification, #3 Certificate of Good Standing) (O'Connor, Patrick)
April 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 SCHEDULING ORDER: An Initial Conference will be held by telephone in this case on July 24, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. before Peggy Kuo, United States Magistrate Judge. All counsel are required to attend. The parties are directed to call toll free (877) 336-1274 and input the Access Code 1453850 at the time of the Conference. Once all parties are on the line, the call will be connected. (The parties are reminded that, pursuant to Local Civil Rule 1.8, they may not independently record any court proceedings. A transcript of the proceedings may be ordered from the Clerk's Office.)Counsel are directed to the annexed Initial Conference Order for instructions. By July 19, 2023, the parties must file a joint and completed copy of the Proposed Discovery Plan, a PDF version of which may be found at: # https://img.nyed.uscourts.gov/files/forms/PK-discovplan.pdf Any request for adjournment of this or any other conference must be made in writing on notice to opposing parties, and must disclose whether or not all parties consent. No request for adjournment will be considered unless made at least two (2) business days before the scheduled conference, except in the event of an emergency. Counsel with knowledge and authority must be present. Per diem counsel may not appear without prior permission of the Court. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to ensure that Defendants are aware of this conference. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 4/18/2023. (RO)
April 13, 2023 Filing 4 This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (SR)
April 13, 2023 Filing 3 In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent a United States magistrate judge of this court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to the Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. The form may also be accessed at the following link: #http://www.uscourts.gov/uscourts/FormsAndFees/Forms/AO085.pdf. You may withhold your consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent. (SR)
April 13, 2023 Filing 2 Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (Attachments: #1 MSC Cruises (USA), LLC) (SR)
April 13, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filing fee $ 402, receipt number ANYEDC-16596659 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -NO,, filed by Brittney Doyen. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons) (O'Connor, Patrick)
April 13, 2023 Case Assigned to Judge Ann M Donnelly and Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our #website. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (SR)

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Plaintiff: Brittney Doyen
Represented By: Brian Beckcom
Represented By: Patrick J. O'Connor
Represented By: Michael Charles Black
Represented By: Brendan Fradkin
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Defendant: RWS and Associates Entertainment, Inc.
Represented By: George P. Barbatsuly
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