Morrone et al v. Afni, Inc.
Plaintiff: Krystina Morrone and Christopher Morrone
Defendant: Afni, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2022cv00937
Filed: February 21, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Ann M Donnelly
Referring Judge: Peggy Kuo
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15 U.S.C. § 1692 Fair Debt Collection Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 18, 2022 Filing 14 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Afni, Inc., filed by Krystina Morrone, Christopher Morrone. (Barshay, David)
May 4, 2022 Filing 13 RESPONSE to Motion re #12 MOTION for pre motion conference for leave to file a First Amended Complaint filed by Afni, Inc.. (Little, Brendan)
May 4, 2022 Opinion or Order ORDER: In light of Defendant's letter at #13 , stating that it does not oppose Plaintiffs' request for leave to file an amended complaint, Plaintiffs' request for a pre-motion conference is denied as unnecessary and Plaintiffs are granted leave to file an amended complaint. Plaintiffs are directed to file the amended complaint no later than May 18, 2022. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 5/4/2022. (O'Neil-Berven, Ryan)
May 3, 2022 Opinion or Order SCHEDULING ORDER: The schedule for briefing the plaintiffs' anticipated motion to remand is stayed in light of #12 the plaintiffs' request for leave to file an amended complaint. The Court will set a new briefing schedule after a decision on the plaintiffs' motion to amend the complaint. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 5/3/2022. (Rosenthal, Joshua)
May 3, 2022 Opinion or Order ORDER RESPECTFULLY REFERRING MOTION: #12 MOTION for pre motion conference for leave to file a First Amended Complaint filed by Christopher Morrone, Krystina Morrone respectfully referred to Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 5/3/2022. Motion respectfully referred to Peggy Kuo. (Greene, Donna)
May 3, 2022 Opinion or Order ORDER: Defendant must file any response to the #12 Motion for pre motion conference no later than May 6, 2022. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 5/3/2022. (O'Neil-Berven, Ryan)
April 27, 2022 Filing 12 MOTION for pre motion conference for leave to file a First Amended Complaint by Christopher Morrone, Krystina Morrone. (Barshay, David)
April 18, 2022 Filing 11 Letter Joint Letter in connection with Court Order of April 5, 2022 by Christopher Morrone, Krystina Morrone (Barshay, David)
April 18, 2022 Opinion or Order SCHEDULING ORDER: The Court is in receipt of #11 the parties' joint letter. The plaintiffs will file their motion to remand by April 29, 2022; the defendant will file its opposition by May 20, 2022; and the plaintiffs will file their reply, if any, by May 27, 2022. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 4/18/2022. (Rosenthal, Joshua)
April 5, 2022 Minute Entry: A pre-motion conference was held before Judge Ann M. Donnelly on April 5, 2022. David Barshay appeared for the plaintiffs and Brendan Little appeared for the defendant. Case called. Discussion held. The parties are directed to file a letter with the Court by April 19, 2022, stating whether they have agreed to a settlement. (Court Reporter Linda Marino.) (Rosenthal, Joshua)
March 29, 2022 Filing 10 Letter Response to Defendant's Motion to Appear by Telephone by Christopher Morrone, Krystina Morrone (Rahman, Zabeen)
March 29, 2022 Filing 9 MOTION to Appear by Telephone for the pre-motion conference on April 5, 2022 by Afni, Inc.. (Little, Brendan)
March 29, 2022 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #9 Motion to Appear by Telephone. The pre-motion conference set for April 5, 2022 will be held via telephone, rather than in-person (line (888) 363-4734, access code 9057625). Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 3/29/2022. (Rosenthal, Joshua)
March 28, 2022 Opinion or Order RESCHEDULING ORDER: The pre-motion hearing set for April 6, 2022 is rescheduled for April 5, 2022 at 2:30 pm. in Courtroom 4G North. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 3/28/2022. (Rosenthal, Joshua)
March 15, 2022 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #7 Motion for Pre Motion Conference. The pre-motion conference will take place on April 6, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. Ordered by Judge Ann M. Donnelly on 3/15/2022. (Rosenthal, Joshua)
March 14, 2022 Filing 8 Letter in response to Plaintiff's request for a pre-motion conference by Afni, Inc. (Little, Brendan)
March 7, 2022 Filing 7 MOTION for pre motion conference TO REMAND TO STATE COURT by Christopher Morrone, Krystina Morrone. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Kabil v. State Collection Service, Inc., No. 2:22-cv-00652 (PKC) (JMW)) (Barshay, David)
February 28, 2022 Filing 6 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Afni, Inc. (Little, Brendan)
February 28, 2022 Filing 5 ANSWER to Complaint by Afni, Inc.. (Little, Brendan)
February 23, 2022 Filing 4 NOTICE Designating Case To Arbitration. This case has been designated to participate in the non-binding Court Annexed Arbitration Program pursuant to Local Civil Rule 83.7. The Rule requires the Clerk of Court to designate and process for compulsory arbitration "all civil cases (excluding social security cases, tax matters, prisoners' civil rights cases, and any action based on an alleged violation of a right secured by the Constitution of the United States or if jurisdiction is based in whole or in part on Title 28 U.S.C. sec. 1343) wherein money damages only are being sought in an amount not in excess of $150,000.00 exclusive of interest and costs." Damages are presumed not to be in excess of the arbitration limit unless a certification is filed in accordance with Local Civil Rule 83.7. An Arbitration Hearing will be scheduled after an Answer is filed.
February 23, 2022 CASE REFERRED to Arbitration. (Credle, Rita)
February 22, 2022 Filing 3 This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (Bowens, Priscilla)
February 22, 2022 Filing 2 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. (Bowens, Priscilla)
February 22, 2022 This case has been opened in the Eastern District of New York. 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. (Bowens, Priscilla)
February 21, 2022 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. (Bowens, Priscilla)
February 21, 2022 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Afni, Inc. from Kings County Civil Court, case number 000919. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ANYEDC-15307938) (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Complaint, #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (Little, Brendan)

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Plaintiff: Krystina Morrone
Represented By: David M. Barshay
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Represented By: David M. Barshay
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Defendant: Afni, Inc.
Represented By: Brendan Hoffman Little
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