Integrity Social Work Services, LCSW, LLC v. AZAR et al
Plaintiff: Integrity Social Work Services, LCSW, LLC
Defendant: Safeguard Services LLC and Alex M. Azar, II
Case Number: 1:2020cv02770
Filed: June 22, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Frederic Block
Referring Judge: Peggy Kuo
Nature of Suit: Contract: Recovery Medicare
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 2201 Declaratory Judgement
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 20, 2020 Filing 23 Letter to Honorable Peggy Kuo concerning Defendants' position regarding discovery and enclosing Defendants' completed proposed discovery plan form by Alex M. Azar, II, Safeguard Services LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Mahoney, Kathleen)
July 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER granting #21 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Michael Tran is granted provisional permission to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff Integrity Social Work Services, LCSW, LLC. The Affidavit must be notarized in order to comply with Local Rule 1.3; however, in light of the current national health emergency which may make it difficult for counsel to obtain notarization, counsel is permitted to appear, on condition that as soon as possible after the emergency is lifted, counsel must file a properly notarized Affidavit. Counsel is directed to use the event titled "Notice Other" on ECF to file the revised affidavit. 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. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 7/22/2020. (O'Neil-Berven, Ryan)
July 22, 2020 Filing 21 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-13099878. by Integrity Social Work Services, LCSW, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Admission Information, #3 Proposed Order) (Tran, Michael)
July 22, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER: granting #19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Michael J. Khouri is granted provisional permission to appear pro hac vice on behalf of Plaintiff Integrity Social Work Services, LCSW, LLC. The Affidavit must be notarized in order to comply with Local Rule 1.3; however, in light of the current national health emergency which may make it difficult for counsel to obtain notarization, counsel is permitted to appear, on condition that as soon as possible after the emergency is lifted, counsel must file a properly notarized Affidavit. Counsel is directed to use the event titled "Notice Other" on ECF to file the revised affidavit. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 7/22/2020. (O'Neil-Berven, Ryan)
July 21, 2020 Filing 19 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-13095908. by Integrity Social Work Services, LCSW, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Admission Information, #3 Proposed Order) (Khouri, Michael)
July 15, 2020 Filing 18 Letter to Honorable Frederic Block requesting a pre-motion conference for Defendants' contemplated motion to dismiss by Alex M. Azar, II, Safeguard Services LLC (Mahoney, Kathleen)
July 2, 2020 Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Kathleen Anne Mahoney on behalf of All Defendants (notification declined or already on case) (Mahoney, Kathleen)
June 25, 2020 Opinion or Order Order granting Defendants' Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer #16 . Defendants shall file their Answer on or before July 15, 2020. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 6/25/2020. (Rand, Matthew)
June 24, 2020 Filing 16 Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, addressed to Magistrate Judge Kuo requesting extension to 7/15/20 of the time to serve an answer or file a request for a pre-motion conference by Alex M. Azar, II, Safeguard Services LLC. (Mahoney, Kathleen)
June 24, 2020 Filing 15 Letter MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint, extension (if necessary) to 7/15/20 to serve answer or submit pre-motion conference request by Alex M. Azar, II, Safeguard Services LLC. (Mahoney, Kathleen)
June 24, 2020 Opinion or Order ELECTRONIC ORDER: Defendants letter application #15 for an extension of time to serve and file an answer is DENIED without prejudice to re-file their application addressed to MJ Kuo who will be handling all pre-trial matters in this litigation. Ordered by Judge Frederic Block on 6/24/2020. (Innelli, Michael)
June 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 SCHEDULING ORDER: A Telephone Initial Conference will be held in this case on August 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. before Peggy Kuo, United States Magistrate Judge. The parties are directed to call toll free (877) 336-1274 and input the Access Code 1453850 at the time of the Conference. No additional security code is needed. Once all parties are on the line, the call will be connected. All counsel are required to attend. Counsel are directed to the annexed Initial Conference Order for instructions. At least five days before the Conference, 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. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 6/23/2020. (O'Neil-Berven, Ryan)
June 23, 2020 Filing 13 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. (Davis, Kimberly)
June 23, 2020 Filing 12 Case transferred in from District of District of Columbia; Case Number 1:20-cv-00118. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
June 23, 2020 The case of Integrity Social Work Services, LCSW, LLC v. Azar et al, has been transferred from District of Columbia to the Eastern District of New York. The new case number is 20-cv-2770. PLEASE NOTE: if you plan to continue representing your client(s), you must be admitted to practice before this court. You must do so by applying for Pro Hac Vice or permanent admission. To apply for Pro Hac Vice admission, you must first register for an ECF login and password. Please visit the Court's website at www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions for guidance. Once registered, you must electronically file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You must pay the required pro hac vice fee online. (Davis, Kimberly)
June 11, 2020 Filing 11 MEMORANDUM OPINION regarding the defendants' #7 Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue or, in the Alternative, to Transfer Venue. Signed by Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell on June 11, 2020. (lcbah3) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 6/23/2020.]
June 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER GRANTING the defendants' #7 Motion to Dismiss for Improper Venue or, in the Alternative, to Transfer Venue; and TRANSFERRING CASE to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. See Order for further details. Transfer due by 6/22/2020. Signed by Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell on June 11, 2020. (lcbah3) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 6/23/2020.]
April 7, 2020 Filing 9 REPLY to opposition to motion re #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue MOTION to Transfer Case filed by ALEX M. AZAR, II, SAFEGUARD SERVICES, LLC. (Valdivia, Diana) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 6/23/2020.]
April 1, 2020 Filing 8 Memorandum in opposition to re #7 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue MOTION to Transfer Case filed by INTEGRITY SOCIAL WORK SERVICES, LCSW, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Khouri, Michael) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 6/23/2020.]
March 17, 2020 Filing 7 MOTION to Dismiss for Improper Venue, MOTION to Transfer Case by ALEX M. AZAR, II, SAFEGUARD SERVICES, LLC (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(Valdivia, Diana) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 6/23/2020.]
March 17, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by Diana Viggiano Valdivia on behalf of ALEX M. AZAR, II, SAFEGUARD SERVICES, LLC (Valdivia, Diana) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 6/23/2020.]
March 13, 2020 Filing 5 RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. SAFEGUARD SERVICES, LLC served on 2/24/2020, answer due 3/16/2020 (Khouri, Michael) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 6/23/2020.]
March 13, 2020 Filing 4 RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. ALEX M. AZAR, II served on 1/28/2020 (Khouri, Michael) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 6/23/2020.]
January 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 3 STANDING ORDER. Signed by Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell on January 21, 2020. (lcbah3) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 6/23/2020.]
January 17, 2020 Filing 2 SUMMONS (2) Issued Electronically as to ALEX M. AZAR, II, SAFEGUARD SERVICES, LLC. (Attachment: #1 Notice and Consent)(zmc) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 6/23/2020.]
January 17, 2020 Case assigned to Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell. (zmc) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 6/23/2020.]
January 15, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number ADCDC-6737723) filed by INTEGRITY SOCIAL WORK SERVICES, LCSW, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons)(Khouri, Michael) [Transferred from District of Columbia on 6/23/2020.]

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Defendant: Safeguard Services LLC
Represented By: Diana Viggiano Valdivia
Represented By: Kathleen Anne Mahoney
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