In the Matter of the Complaint of Atlantic Vessels Corp., Captain Lou Fleet, Inc., Mike's Party Boat Corp. v. Bunting
Petitioner: Shareholders, Mike's Party Boat Corp., Atlantic Vessels Corp. and Captain Lou Fleet, Inc.
Claimant: Thomas Bunting
In Re: In the Matter of the Complaint of Atlantic Vessels Corp., Captain Lou Fleet, Inc., Mike's Party Boat Corp.
Case Number: 2:2020cv01534
Filed: March 24, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Sandra J Feuerstein
Referring Judge: Steven Tiscione
Nature of Suit: Marine
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1333 Admiralty
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
May 21, 2020 Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Arnold I. Berschler on behalf of Thomas Bunting (aty to be noticed) (Berschler, Arnold)
May 21, 2020 Opinion or Order ORDER granting #13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Having reviewed the Pro Hac Vice application #13 submitted by John E. Lavelle for claimant Thomas J. Bunting and found it to be in compliance with the local rules concerning attorney admissions, the application is approved. If not already done, the attorney shall register for ECF which is available online at the NYED's homepage. Once registered, the attorney shall file a notice of appearance and ensure that he receives electronic notifications of activity in this case. The attorney shall ensure that the $150 admission fee is submitted or has been submitted to the Clerks Office. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven Tiscione on 5/21/2020. (Vasquez, Lea)
May 20, 2020 Filing 14 AFFIDAVIT/DECLARATION in Support re #13 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-12801264. (including updated Certificate of Good Standing) filed by Thomas Bunting. (Lavelle, John)
May 15, 2020 Filing 13 MOTION to Appear Pro Hac Vice Filing fee $ 150, receipt number ANYEDC-12801264. by Thomas Bunting. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Arnold I. Berschler) (Lavelle, John)
May 15, 2020 Opinion or Order ORDER temporarily denying #13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice: Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice #13 is temporarily denied because the Certificate of Good Standing attached is expired. Counsel shall supplement the application with a current Certificate of Good Standing no later than May 22, 2020 or the Motion will be fully denied. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Steven Tiscione on 5/15/2020. (Vasquez, Lea)
May 7, 2020 Filing 12 CLAIM Compensatory and Exemplary Damages by Thomas Bunting. (Lavelle, John)
May 5, 2020 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Alexander Paine on behalf of Thomas Bunting (aty to be noticed) (Paine, Alexander)
May 5, 2020 Filing 10 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,, by Thomas Bunting. (Lavelle, John)
May 5, 2020 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by John Edmund Lavelle on behalf of Thomas Bunting (aty to be noticed) (Lavelle, John)
April 13, 2020 Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Atlantic Vessels Corp., Captain Lou Fleet, Inc., Mike's Party Boat Corp. re #5 Order,,,, #1 Complaint,, #6 NOTICE of Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability,,,,, (Certificate of Mailing on Alexander Paine, Esq., Cellino and Barnes, P.C., 600 Old Country Road, Suite 412, Garden City, NY 11530 on 4/8/2020) (Cibinskas, Jocelyn)
April 13, 2020 Filing 7 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Atlantic Vessels Corp., Captain Lou Fleet, Inc., Mike's Party Boat Corp. re #5 Order,,,, #1 Complaint,, #6 NOTICE of Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability,,,,, (Certificate of Mailing on Thomas Bunting, 19 Frank Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710 on 4/8/2020) (Cibinskas, Jocelyn)
April 3, 2020 Opinion or Order SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Conference set for 7/23/2020 at 11:15 AM in Courtroom 1010 before Judge Sandra J. Feuerstein at the Central Islip Courthouse, located at 100 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722. The parties shall appear with authority, or with individuals with authority, to settle this matter. Petitioner shall serve a copy of this Order upon all known claimants and any person who files a claim on or before 5/8/20 and file proof of such service with the Court. c/ECF Ordered by Judge Sandra J. Feuerstein on 4/3/2020. (Disbrow, Sandra)
March 27, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE of Complaint for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons, firms, and entities or corporations, having any claims or suit against the petitioners or their vessel arising or resulting from the marine incident must file a claim as provided in Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure with the Clerk of Court at the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, 100 Federal Plaza, Central Islip, New York 11722, and must deliver or mail to the attorneys for the petitioners, James E. Mercante, Esq., RUBIN, FIORELLA, FRIEDMAN & MERCANTE LLP, 630 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, New York 10017, a copy on or before the 8th day of may 2020 or be defaulted. Personal attendance is not required. Further, any claimant desiring to contact petitioners right to either to exoneration from or limitation of liability shall file an Answer to the Complaint on or before the aforesaid date as required by Supplemental Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and deliver or mail a copy of the attorneys for the petitioners, or be defaulted. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER DETAILS. (Cubano, Jazmin)
March 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER: IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a Notice shall be issued by the Clerk of this Court to all persons, firms, entities, or corporations, having any claim or suit against the petitioners or their vessel with respect to which the Complaint seeks exoneration from or limitation of liability, admonishing them to file their respective claims with the Clerk of this Court in writing and to deliver or mail to the attorneys for the petitioners, James E. Mercante, Esq. RUBIN, FIORELLAA. FRIEDMAN & MERCANTE LLP. 630 Third Avenue, 3rd floor New York, New York 10017, a copy thereof ON OR BEFORE the 8th day of May, 2020 or be defaulted: and that if any claimant desires to content either the right to exoneration from or the right to limitation of liability, such claimant shall file an Answer to the Complaint on or before the aforesaid date, unless the claim has included an Answer to the Complaint, as required by Supplemental Rule F of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and deliver or mail a copy of the attorneys for petitioners, or be defaulted. SEE ATTACHED ORDER FOR FURTHER DETAILS. Ordered by Judge Sandra J. Feuerstein on 3/27/2020. (Cubano, Jazmin)
March 25, 2020 Filing 4 CORRECTED EXHIBIT B by Captain Lou Fleet, Inc., Atlantic Vessels Corp., Mike's Party Boat Corp.. Related document: #1 Complaint, filed by Captain Lou Fleet, Inc., Atlantic Vessels Corp., Mike's Party Boat Corp.. (Cibinskas, Jocelyn) Modified filers/docket text on 3/25/2020 (Florio, Lisa).
March 25, 2020 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. (Flanagan, Doreen)
March 25, 2020 Filing 2 This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made. (Flanagan, Doreen)
March 25, 2020 Case Assigned to Judge Sandra J. Feuerstein and Magistrate Judge Steven Tiscione. 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. (Flanagan, Doreen)
March 24, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT FOR EXONERATION FROM OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY against Thomas Bunting filing fee $ 400, receipt number ANYEDC-12583361 Was the Disclosure Statement on Civil Cover Sheet completed - Yes,, filed by Atlantic Vessels Corp., Mike's Party Boat Corp., Captain Lou Fleet, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, #3 Proposed Order, #4 Notice, #5 Civil Cover Sheet) (Cibinskas, Jocelyn) Modified on 3/25/2020 (Flanagan, Doreen). Modified on 3/26/2020 to remove original Exhibit B; See DE #4 for Corrected Exhibit B(Cubano, Jazmin).

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Claimant: Thomas Bunting
Represented By: John Edmund Lavelle
Represented By: Arnold I. Berschler
Represented By: Alexander Paine
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Represented By: Jocelyn Cibinskas
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Petitioner: Mike's Party Boat Corp.
Represented By: Jocelyn Cibinskas
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