Elmekies v. Focus Camera LLC
| Peninah Elmekies |
| Focus Camera LLC |
| Holly Weiss |
| 1:2022cv06634 |
| November 1, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Eastern District of New York |
| Frederic Block |
| Peggy Kuo |
| Labor: Family and Medical Leave Act |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 29 STIPULATION of Dismissal by Focus Camera LLC (Aron, Martin) |
ELECTRONIC ORDER DISMISSING CASE: See entry #29 . Ordered by Judge Frederic Block on 6/27/2023. (MI)
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| Filing 28 STATUS REPORT by Focus Camera LLC (Olivadoti, Bianca) |
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SCHEDULING ORDER: Defendant's letter application #28 with the consent of the plaintiff is GRANTED. By June 23, 2023 counsel shall either file their stipulation of settlement or a status report letter as to their settlement. Ordered by Judge Frederic Block on 5/25/2023. (MI)
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| REPORT of Mediation Settled. Both parties must submit a Mediation Report which can be found at: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr-forms. The Mediation Report must be submitted within two weeks following mediation session.Mediation Report due by 5/11/2023. (DS) |
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SCHEDULING ORDER: It has been reported that this case settled in court mediation. By May 26, 2023 counsel shall either file their stipulation of settlement or a status report letter as to their settlement. Ordered by Judge Frederic Block on 4/27/2023. (MI)
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| SELECTION OF MEDIATOR Holly Weiss selected as Mediator. Date Time and Location in-person/remote: April 25, 2023 (remote). Fourteen days on or before the session date, counsel shall file with the Mediator their client's mediation statement summarizing the facts, legal issues, particulars of any prior settlement discussions, and the name and title of the client or client representative with full settlement authority who will attend the mediation. For more details on the submission, please consult Local Civil Rule 83.8(b)(4). Attendance is required of the trial attorney, insurance adjuster, and client or client representative with full settlement authority. The Confidentiality Stipulation (in-person or remote) must be signed at or before the initial mediation session by all participants and the Mediator and returned via e-mail to nyed_adr@nyed.uscourts.gov. The Mediators contact information can be found on the docket sheet. Within fourteen days of the conclusion of the mediation, both parties must submit a Mediation Report. (DS) |
| Filing 27 Letter to Court by Focus Camera LLC (Aron, Martin) |
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Filing 26
ORDER granting #25 Motion for Protective Order. The proposed Confidentiality Order filed at [25-1] is so-ordered. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 3/2/2023. (RO)
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| Filing 25 Letter from Martin W. Aron, Esq. enclosing proposed Confidentiality Order by Focus Camera LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order of Confidentiality) (Aron, Martin) Modified on 3/2/2023 to reflect this is a motion (RO). |
| MEDIATION INSTRUCTIONS for Counsel are available at: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr-forms.Counsel are directed to select a mediator from the EDNY Panel and schedule the initial mediation session. A list of Panel Mediators featuring their qualifications, areas of expertise, and contact information can be found at https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr/. Once the mediator has been selected, counsel are directed to file the name of the mediator, date, time, and place of the initial mediation session via CM/ECF using the event Selection of Mediator. EDNY Mediators are compensated in accordance with EDNY Local Civil Rule 83.8(f)(1). Mediation is a confidential process. All participants, including the mediator, must sign the Confidentiality Stipulation (available at: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr-forms). The signed Confidentiality Stipulation should be returned to the ADR Department at: nyed_adr@nyed.uscourts.gov prior to the initial mediation session. Upon completion of the mediation, both parties must submit a Mediation Report which can be found at: https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/adr-forms. The Mediation Report must be submitted within two weeks of the final mediation session. (TP) |
| Filing 24 Letter from Martin W. Aron, Esq. to Honorable Peggy Kuo Re: Pre-Motion Letter by Focus Camera LLC (Aron, Martin) |
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ELECTRONIC ORDER: Defendant's letter application #24 with the consent of the plaintiff is GRANTED. The case will be referred to court mediation. If mediation is not successful, then the court will schedule a in person pre-motion conference to discuss defendant's anticipated motion to change venue to the District of New Jersey. Ordered by Judge Frederic Block on 2/28/2023. (MI)
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ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. Mediation shall be completed by 4/28/23Selection of Mediator due by 3/14/2023. Ordered by Judge Frederic Block on 2/28/2023. (MI)
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| Motions terminated, docketed incorrectly: #23 MOTION to Change Venue. PRIOR TO ANY DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS, COUNSEL SHALL REQUEST S PRE-MOTION CONFERENCE. J. BLOCK'S MOTION RULES ARE LOCATED ON THE COURT'S WEBSITE. (MI) |
| Filing 23 MOTION to Change Venue by Focus Camera LLC. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Declaration of Tomer Deutsch, #3 Declaration of Martin W. Aron, #4 Proposed Order, #5 Certificate of Service) (Aron, Martin) |
| Filing 22 NOTICE of Appearance by Bianca M. Olivadoti on behalf of Focus Camera LLC (aty to be noticed) (Olivadoti, Bianca) |
| Filing 21 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo. Initial Conference held by telephone on February 6, 2023. Attorney Frank Tantone appeared on behalf of plaintiff. Attorney Martin Aron appeared on behalf of defendant.The attached Scheduling Order was entered setting deadlines for discovery and other pretrial proceedings. Any motion to transfer this action to the District of New Jersey must be filed by February 24, 2023.The parties are directed to file a joint status report by May 19, 2023 reporting on the progress of discovery and raising any issues which need to be addressed. If the parties would like a referral to court-annexed mediation or a settlement conference with the Court, they should file a joint request. (FTR LOG: 10:02 - 10:25) (RO) |
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ORDER granting #20 Motion to Substitute Attorney. Attorney Martin W. Aron is substituted as counsel for defendant Focus Camera, LLC in place of attorney Tamika N. Hardy. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 2/6/2023. (RO)
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| Filing 20 Letter Correction by Focus Camera LLC (Attachments: #1 Substitution of Counsel) (Aron, Martin) Modified on 2/6/2023 to add motion to substitute attorney (RO). |
| Filing 19 Letter by Focus Camera LLC (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Substitution of Counsel) (Aron, Martin) |
| Filing 18 Proposed Scheduling Order by Peninah Elmekies (Tantone, Frank) |
| Filing 17 Letter MOTION to Adjourn Conference currently scheduled for February 2, 2023 by Focus Camera LLC. (Hardy, Tamika) |
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ORDER granting #17 Motion to Adjourn Conference. The Initial Conference by telephone is adjourned to February 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo. 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.) The deadline for the parties to file a joint and completed copy of the Proposed Discovery Plan remains January 27, 2023. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 1/24/2023. (RO)
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| Filing 16 ANSWER to #1 Complaint by Focus Camera LLC. (Hardy, Tamika) |
| Filing 15 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Focus Camera LLC (Hardy, Tamika) |
| Filing 14 NOTICE of Appearance by Ana Parikh on behalf of Focus Camera LLC (aty to be noticed) (Parikh, Ana) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Tamika N. Hardy on behalf of Focus Camera LLC (aty to be noticed) (Hardy, Tamika) |
| Filing 12 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re #1 Complaint on consent to January 13, 2022 by Focus Camera LLC. (Novikoff, Kenneth) |
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ORDER granting #12 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. The deadline for defendant Focus Camera LLC to answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint is extended to January 13, 2023. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 12/6/2022. (RO)
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| Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Kenneth Adam Novikoff on behalf of Focus Camera LLC (aty to be noticed) (Novikoff, Kenneth) |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Paul Andrew Bartels on behalf of Peninah Elmekies (aty to be noticed) (Bartels, Paul) |
| Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Frank J. Tantone on behalf of Peninah Elmekies (notification declined or already on case) (Tantone, Frank) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Frank J. Tantone on behalf of Peninah Elmekies (notification declined or already on case) (Tantone, Frank) |
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Filing 7
SCHEDULING ORDER: An Initial Conference will be held by telephone in this case on February 2, 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 January 27, 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 Defendant is aware of this conference. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 11/3/2022. (RO)
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| Filing 6 Summons Issued as to Focus Camera LLC. (KD) |
| Filing 5 This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (KD) |
| Filing 4 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. (KD) |
| Case Assigned to Judge Frederic Block 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. (KD) |
| Filing 3 Proposed Summons. Re #1 Complaint by Peninah Elmekies (Tantone, Frank) |
| Filing 2 Civil Cover Sheet.. Re #1 Complaint by Peninah Elmekies (Tantone, Frank) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Focus Camera LLC filing fee $ 402, receipt number ANYEDC-16095863 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed -NO,, filed by Peninah Elmekies. (Tantone, Frank) |
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