Pina-Mejia v. Long Island Railroad Company
Petitioner: Nataniel Pina-Mejia
Respondent: Long Island Railroad Company
Case Number: 2:2019cv04676
Filed: August 14, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Steven M Gold
Referring Judge: Allyne R Ross
Nature of Suit: Federal Employer's Liability
Cause of Action: 45 U.S.C. ยง 51 Railways: Fed. Employer's Liability Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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October 4, 2019 Filing 13 Minute Entry: Initial Conference Hearing held on 10/4/2019 before Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold. Constable for plaintiff, McGrath for defendant. The parties will conduct document discovery and attempt to conduct any depositions necessary for meaningful settlement discussions by December 1, 2019. THE COURT WILL HOLD A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE AT 2:00 PM ON DECEMBER 4, 2019. Plaintiff and defendant's decision-makers shall be present or available by telephone throughout the conference. Counsel may send mediation statements, if they believe it would be useful, by December 2, 2019, and may submit them ex parte by email to gold_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov (note that there is an underlined space between gold and chambers). (Gillespie, Saudia)
September 13, 2019 Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Sean P. Constable on behalf of Nataniel Pina-Mejia (aty to be noticed) (Constable, Sean)
September 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 11 SCHEDULING ORDER: An in-person initial conference will be held at 11:00 a.m. on October 4, 2019 before the undersigned in Courtroom 13-D South. Counsel for all parties must attend. Counsel for plaintiff is directed to immediately confirm this conference date and time with defendant's counsel. Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven M. Gold on 9/13/2019. (Attachments: #1 Chamber's Individual Rules) (Gillespie, Saudia)
August 22, 2019 Filing 10 ANSWER to #1 Complaint by Long Island Railroad Company. (McGrath, J.)
August 22, 2019 Filing 9 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Long Island Railroad Company identifying Corporate Parent Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Other Affiliate MTA New York City Transit, Other Affiliate MTA Staten Island Railway, Other Affiliate MTA Capital Construction, Other Affiliate MTA Bus Company, Other Affiliate MTA Bridges and Tunnels, Other Affiliate MTA Metro North Commuter Railroad for Long Island Railroad Company. (McGrath, J.)
August 14, 2019 Filing 8 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. (Russo, Eric)
August 14, 2019 Filing 7 Case transferred in from District of New York Southern; Case Number 1:19-cv-07094. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
August 14, 2019 The case of Pina-Mejia v. Long Island Railroad Company, has been transferred from Southern District of New York to the Eastern District of New York. The new case number is 19-CV-4676. 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. (Russo, Eric)
August 14, 2019 CASE TRANSFERRED OUT ELECTRONICALLY from the U.S.D.C. Southern District of New York to the United States District Court - District of Eastern District of New York (ama) [Transferred from New York Southern on 8/14/2019.]
August 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that this action is transferred to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 8/07/2019) (ama) Transmission to Office of the Clerk of Court for processing. [Transferred from New York Southern on 8/14/2019.]
July 31, 2019 Filing 5 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Long Island Railroad Company. (pne) [Transferred from New York Southern on 8/14/2019.]
July 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: The Court hereby ORDERS Plaintiff to show cause in writing, by August 6, 2019, why this action should not be transferred. If Plaintiff fails to respond within the time allowed, or fails to show that venue is proper in the Southern District of New York and that the action should not be transferred in the interest of justice, the Court shall transfer this case to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 7/31/2019) (cf) [Transferred from New York Southern on 8/14/2019.]
July 31, 2019 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Marc Twyman Wietzke. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Nataniel Pina-Mejia. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name contained a typographical error. (dnh) [Transferred from New York Southern on 8/14/2019.]
July 31, 2019 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Analisa Torres. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/District. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/ecf_filing.php. (dnh) [Transferred from New York Southern on 8/14/2019.]
July 31, 2019 Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms.php. (dnh) [Transferred from New York Southern on 8/14/2019.]
July 31, 2019 Case Designated ECF. (dnh) [Transferred from New York Southern on 8/14/2019.]
July 30, 2019 Filing 3 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (Wietzke, Marc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 8/14/2019.]
July 30, 2019 Filing 2 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Long Island Railroad Company, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Nataniel Pina-Mejia. (Wietzke, Marc) Modified on 7/31/2019 (dnh). Modified on 7/31/2019 (pne). [Transferred from New York Southern on 8/14/2019.]
July 30, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Long Island Railroad Company. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-17337256)Document filed by Nataniel Pina-Mejia.(Wietzke, Marc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 8/14/2019.]

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